Quote by Frederick Douglass

I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress.

I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, an unidentified individual, proclaims their unwavering loyalty to the Republican party despite being a black person. By stating that they are "dyed in the wool Republican," they assert their strong attachment and commitment to the principles of the Republican party, which they associate with "freedom and progress." Through this quote, the speaker highlights their belief that it is possible for a black person to align with a party traditionally associated with conservative values, rejecting the notion that one's racial identity should determine their political ideology.

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By Frederick Douglass

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