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When it is intended that, unless another species of legislation is agreed to, the money of the people, paid for that purpose, shall not be used to maintain their government, the threat is revolution and its execution is treasonable." Then he gave the mortal stab.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement warns of the severe implications of withholding government funds as a political threat.

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