Landmarks of Liberty: The Growth of American Political Ideals as Recorded in Speeches from Otis to Hughes, Ed. with Introduction and Notes |
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... nation with respect to America . I hope gen- tlemen will come to this debate with all the temper and impartiality that his majesty recommends , and the im- portance of the subject requires ; a subject of greater im- portance than ever ...
... nation with respect to America . I hope gen- tlemen will come to this debate with all the temper and impartiality that his majesty recommends , and the im- portance of the subject requires ; a subject of greater im- portance than ever ...
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... nations . 16. I put this consideration of the present and the growing numbers in the front of our deliberation ; because , Sir , this consideration will make it evident to a blunter discernment than yours , that no partial , narrow ...
... nations . 16. I put this consideration of the present and the growing numbers in the front of our deliberation ; because , Sir , this consideration will make it evident to a blunter discernment than yours , that no partial , narrow ...
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... nation , England , carried on at the beginning of this century with the whole world ! If I had taken the largest year of those on your table , it would rather have exceeded . But , it will be said , is not this American trade an ...
... nation , England , carried on at the beginning of this century with the whole world ! If I had taken the largest year of those on your table , it would rather have exceeded . But , it will be said , is not this American trade an ...
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... nation , which , by the happy issue of moderate and healing councils , was to be made Great Britain , he should see his son , Lord Chancellor of England , turn back the current of hereditary dignity to its fountain , and raise him to a ...
... nation , which , by the happy issue of moderate and healing councils , was to be made Great Britain , he should see his son , Lord Chancellor of England , turn back the current of hereditary dignity to its fountain , and raise him to a ...
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... nation is not governed which is perpetually to be conquered . 34. My next objection is its uncertainty . Terror is not always the effect of force , and an armament is not a victory . If you do not succeed , you are without resource ...
... nation is not governed which is perpetually to be conquered . 34. My next objection is its uncertainty . Terror is not always the effect of force , and an armament is not a victory . If you do not succeed , you are without resource ...
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