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Douglas Speech on Kansas Constitution Submission Debate
Senator Douglass argues the Kansas Constitution must be submitted to the people for ratification and condemns a forced vote. He calls for a fair enabling act that guarantees a free vote on slavery and other provisions, pledging to uphold popular sovereignty and party unity unless principles are violated.
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