We had a large common domain, already added by the several States for the common benefit of all; purchase and war might make large additions to this common domain; hence the power over existing and future territories, with the stipulation to admit new States, was conferred.
-- Robert Toombs
   
Robert Toombs   Name:
Robert Toombs
Type:
Politician
Nationality:
American
Birth:
July 2, 1810
Death:
December 15, 1885
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