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While Great Britain has never acknowledged the right of expatriation, she has not for some years past practically insisted upon the opposite doctrine.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Johnson notes Great Britain's historical stance on expatriation rights.

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