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I confess that this consideration did not influence my conduct . I knew my
constituents to be high spirited ; but I knew them also to possess sound I knew
that , in the event , they would be best pleased with that system of government ,
which ...
I confess that this consideration did not influence my conduct . I knew my
constituents to be high spirited ; but I knew them also to possess sound I knew
that , in the event , they would be best pleased with that system of government ,
which ...
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Such a number of separate states , contiguous in situation , unconnected and
disunited in government , would be , at one time , the prey of foreign force ,
foreign influence , and foreign intrigue ; at another , the victim of mutual rage ,
rancor ...
Such a number of separate states , contiguous in situation , unconnected and
disunited in government , would be , at one time , the prey of foreign force ,
foreign influence , and foreign intrigue ; at another , the victim of mutual rage ,
rancor ...
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The danger resulting from foreign influence and mutual dissensions would not ,
perhaps , be less great and alarming in the instance of different confederacies ,
than in the instance of different , though more numerous unassociated states .
The danger resulting from foreign influence and mutual dissensions would not ,
perhaps , be less great and alarming in the instance of different confederacies ,
than in the instance of different , though more numerous unassociated states .
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These important truths , sir , are far from being merely speculative : we , at this
moment , speak and deliberate under their immediate and benign influence . To
the operation of these truths , we are to ascribe the scene , hitherto unparalleled ...
These important truths , sir , are far from being merely speculative : we , at this
moment , speak and deliberate under their immediate and benign influence . To
the operation of these truths , we are to ascribe the scene , hitherto unparalleled ...
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Suppose Massachusetts , or any large state , should refuse , and Congress
should attempt to compel them ; would they not have influence to procure
assistance , especially from those states who are in the same situation as
themselves ?
Suppose Massachusetts , or any large state , should refuse , and Congress
should attempt to compel them ; would they not have influence to procure
assistance , especially from those states who are in the same situation as
themselves ?
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