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I simply take the position that George Washington was an abolitionist in the most extensive sense of the term; and I defy any man in this House to the discussion, and to prove to the contrary if he can.
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Seward argues that George Washington was an abolitionist and challenges others to debate this assertion.
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It depends not on the zeal and firmness only of the reformers, but on their wisdom and moderation also.
That freedom and that security required that the nations of Europe should relax their grasp on the American Continent.
By the blessing of the Author of those rights, they have prevailed over all opposition, and form the basis of thirteen independent States.
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