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It excludes from its councils the people of nearly one-half of the Union; it seeks a triumph over one-half our country.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “It excludes from its councils the people of nearly one-half of the Union; it seeks a triumph over one-half our country.”
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This statement critiques the exclusionary practices of a political organization, highlighting its divisive nature.
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