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So long as the adoption of this amendment is delayed, so long will doubt and jealousy and uncertainty prevail.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Johnson warns that delays in adopting amendments will perpetuate doubt and uncertainty in the nation.

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