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“Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives you may win Southern independence, but I doubt it. The North is determined to preserve this Union. They are not a fiery, impulsive people as you are, for they live in colder climates. But when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche.”

Quote by Sam Houston

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Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and politician who served as President of the Republic of Texas, Governor of Texas, and U.S. Senator from Texas. A key figure in the Texas Revolution, he commanded the Texian army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence from Mexico. Houston's remarkable career spanned military service, diplomacy with Native Americans, and multiple terms in political office, making him one of the most influential figures in American frontier history. more

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