And a people which should deliberately, by the organization of its authorized power, deprive itself of the faculty of multiplying its own blessings, would be as wise as a creator who should undertake to constitute a human being without a heart.
Seward warns against limiting the potential for progress and prosperity.
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As George Washington, I would do this man any kindness in my power--as President of the United States, I can do nothing.
From whatever cause war between other nations, whether foreign or domestic, has arisen, the unvarying law of the United States has been peace with both belligerents.
The Chief Magistrate of a great and powerful nation, should never indulge in party feelings.
Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish with my country is my unalterable determination.
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