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The people whom I represent, Mr. President, are the descendants of those who brought with them to this country, as the most precious of their possessions, "an ardent love of liberty;" and while that shall be preserved, they will always be found manfully struggling against the consolidation of the government—as the worst of evils.

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On this subject, as in all others, we ask nothing of our northern brethren but to "let us alone." Leave us to the undisturbed management of our domestic concerns, and the direction of our own industry, and we will ask no more.

Robert Hayne

Sir, there have existed, in every age and every country, two distinct orders of men—the lovers of freedom, and the devoted advocates of power.

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Robert Hayne

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Born: November 10, 1791

Died: September 24, 1839 (aged 47)

Bio: Robert Young Hayne was an American political leader who served in the United States Senate from 1823 to 1832 was Governor of South Carolina 1832 1834, and as Mayor of Charleston 1836 1837.

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