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Having given it a generous support in the conduct of the war, we now pause to see what kind of government it is for which we are asked to pour out our blood and our treasure.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Having given it a generous support in the conduct of the war, we now pause to see what kind of government it is for…”
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Here, Alexander expresses skepticism about the government's intentions after significant sacrifices in the war.
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