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Rh As I have announced the true theory of the youth,
 * manhood, womanhood, of The States, I adhere
 * to it;

As I have announced myself on immortality, the body,
 * procreation, hauteur, prudence.

As I joined the stern crowd that still confronts the
 * President with menacing weapons—I adhere
 * to all,

As I have announced each age for itself, this moment
 * I set the example.

I demand the choicest edifices to destroy them; Room! room! for new far-planning draughtsmen and
 * engineers!

Clear that rubbish from the building-spots and the
 * paths!

So long! I announce natural persons to arise, I announce justice triumphant, I announce uncompromising liberty and equality, I announce the justification of candor, and the
 * justification of pride.

I announce that the identity of These States is a
 * single identity only,

I announce the Union more and more compact, I announce splendors and majesties to make all the
 * previous politics of the earth insignificant.

I announce adhesiveness—I say it shall be limitless,
 * unloosened,