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Inaugural Address on Union and Slavery Policy
A lengthy 1857 inaugural address outlines commitment to the Constitution and Union, warns against disunion, defends popular sovereignty in Kansas and Nebraska, pledges support for a strong, corruption-free government, and defends territorial expansion ethics and citizen rights under the Constitution. It emphasizes preserving civil and religious liberty, balanced budgets, and prudent defense.
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