Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it.
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The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice.Thomas Francis Meagher
The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army.
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I have done what I felt to be my duty.
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A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation.
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A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain not the slightest feeling of resentment towards them.
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