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I have not shrunk from any fiery trial prepared for me by the enemies of my cause.
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Alexander expresses his resilience in the face of opposition to his beliefs.
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Why should we now make any concessions to them?
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
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