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Winfield Scott Hancock

My politics are of a practical kind - the integrity of the country, the supremacy of the Federal government, an honorable peace, or none at all.

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Winfield Scott Hancock is saying that his political beliefs focus on maintaining the unity and honesty of the nation, as well as ensuring the Federal government has ultimate authority. He emphasizes that peace is only acceptable if it is honorable, implying he would rather have no peace than a dishonorable one.

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