Men recognised that in time of war more reserve was necessary in dealing with an Administration than during a period of peace, for if the government's arm was paralysed it could not stay the arm of the public enemy.
This quote reflects the understanding of the need for caution in political discourse during wartime.
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I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
The evident purpose of the United States Bank was to create, if possible, the fear of a panic.
This Administration cannot now save this Union, if it would.
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