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The right to secede may be a revolutionary one, but it exists nevertheless....
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This statement reflects Alexander's view on the controversial nature of the right to secede from the Union.
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Its attitude was strong, defiant, and its only purpose apparently was to create a public sentiment hostile to the extension of slavery.
Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
Thoughtful men who were not in any sense political partisans gave careful heed to his words.
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