I have said far more than I meant to say. but I desired to defend the committee of which I am a member against the charge which has been made. that because we want to ask for the surrender of an American citizen we are therefore a parcel of jingoes. trying to thrust the country into war. that because we say that in times of disturbance we should do that which General Grant did. keep an adequate force in Habana to look after American interests. therefore we want to plunge the country into war. I have no desire to plunge this country into war with anybody. I do desire that an American citizen. whether he is a naturalized citizen or native born. wherever he goes. shall be protected by the power of the United States Government.
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