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You have maintained through times of trial and danger the inheritance of freedom, of union, of independence bequeathed you by your forefathers.
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Seward acknowledges the sacrifices made to preserve freedom and unity for future generations.
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The tears which flow, and the honors that are paid, when the Founders of the Republic die, give hope that the Republic itself may be immortal.
But, were the breath which now gives utterance to my feelings the last vital air I should draw, my expiring words to you and your children should be, Independence and Union forever!
Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish with my country is my unalterable determination.
The policy of the United States, with reference to foreign nations, has always been founded upon the moral principle of natural law--Peace with all mankind.
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