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Council Quote by Henry Clay

“Whether we assert our rights by sea, or attempt their…” quote by Henry Clay — Download Open image

“Whether we assert our rights by sea, or attempt their maintenance by land whithersoever we turn ourselves, this phantom incessantly pursues us. Already has it had too much influence on the councils of the nation.”

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