If this proceeding is approved by the government and sanctioned by the people, it is not merely a step toward revolution, it is revolution; it will not only lead to military despotism, it establishes military despotism.
Alexander warns that government approval of certain actions could lead to a dangerous shift towards military rule.
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The heart of the country is fixed on higher and nobler things.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
This is the spirit in which I have determined for myself to come up to this great question, and to pass through it.
Perhaps, on the whole, nothing in Van Buren's official life showed greater political courage or discernment.
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