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The spirit of an unsectarian patriotism that characterised Seward's speech proved highly satisfactory to the great mass of Republicans.
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This quote illustrates the unifying spirit of Seward's speech among Republicans.
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Perhaps, on the whole, nothing in Van Buren's official life showed greater political courage or discernment.
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
He used to get angry with men simply because they voted against him on questions in which he took an interest.
Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
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