Basis States

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“The terrors of the child are quite reasonable, and add to his loveliness; for his utter ignorance and weakness, and his enchanting indignation on such a small basis of capital compel every bystander to take his part.”
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“Nullification ... means insurrection and war; and the other states have a right to put it down.”
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