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Speech on Kansas constitution by Senator Douglas
Senator Douglas argues Kansas delegates were elected to frame a constitution for submission, not to form government. He condemns the Topeka and Lecompton processes and insists the people must vote freely on both the constitution and slavery clause without restrictions or disfranchisement, challenging the federal pledge of popular sovereignty. He calls for a fair vote and defends self government against forced constitutions.
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