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John C. Calhoun

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In my opinion, any navy less than that which would give us the habitual command of our own coast and seas would be little short of useless.

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It is but too common, of late, to condemn the acts of our predecessors and to pronounce them unjust, unwise, or unpatriotic from not adverting to the circumstances under which they acted. Thus, to judge is to do great injustice to the wise and patriotic men who preceded us.

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War may make us great, but let it never be forgotten that peace only can make us both great and free.

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May 3, 2024

War may make us great, but let it never be forgotten that peace only can make us both great and free.

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May 3, 2024

It is but too common, of late, to condemn the acts of our predecessors and to pronounce them unjust, unwise, or unpatriotic from not adverting to the circumstances under which they acted. Thus, to judge is to do great injustice to the wise and patriotic men who preceded us.

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