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On this subject, as in all others, we ask nothing of our northern…
Quote byRobert Y. Hayne · 1791–1839
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Hayne's Speech on Mr. Foot's Resolution, January 21, 1830, page 13..
English (original)
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 Y. Hayne
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