“It was that which gave promise that in due time the weights should be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and that all should have an equal chance.” Another round of cheering. “This is the sentiment embodied in that Declaration of Independence. “Now, my friends, can this country be saved upon that basis? If it can, I will consider myself one of the happiest men in the world if I can help to save it. If it can’t be saved upon that principle, it will be truly awful. But, if this country cannot be saved without giving up that principle”—he slapped a hand against his knee—“I was about to say I
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