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Under our system there is a remedy for all mere political evils in the sound sense and sober judgment of the people.
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It is an evil omen of the times that men have undertaken to calculate the mere material value of the Union.
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Next in importance to the maintenance of the Constitution and the Union is the duty of preserving the Government free from the taint or even the suspicion of corruption.
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Our diplomacy should be direct and frank, neither seeking to obtain more nor accepting less than is our due.
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In short, we ought to do justice in a kindly spirit to all nations and require justice from them in return.
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After becoming citizens they are entitled, under the Constitution and laws, to be placed on a perfect equality with native-born citizens, and in this character they should ever be kindly recognized.