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John C. Calhoun [1782-1850] American Statesman
Quote rank: 125

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I hold that there is a mysterious connection between the fate of this country and that of Mexico; so much so that her independence and capability of sustaining herself are almost as essential to our prosperity and the maintenance of our institutions as they are to hers.

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Independence

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