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"Secessionist" Quotes from Famous Books

... polyglot nation, faces severe economic development problems stemming from secessionist movements and the low level of security in the regions; the lack of reliable legal recourse in contract disputes; corruption; weaknesses in the banking system; and strained relations with the IMF. Investor confidence will remain low and few new jobs will be created under these circumstances. In ...

— The 2003 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency

... the Union, but whose military training had made him familiar with the precise tactics and evolutions of regular troops, replied: "They need training," when Mr. Eames, with much warmth of feeling, exclaimed: "You are a secessionist, sir!" ...

— As I Remember - Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century • Marian Gouverneur

... and imprisoned, their papers suspended, and their newsboys locked up. Those who organized "peace meetings" soon found themselves in the toils of the law. Members of the Maryland legislature, the mayor of Baltimore, and local editors suspected of entertaining secessionist opinions, were imprisoned on military orders although charged with no offense, and were denied the privilege of examination before a civil magistrate. A Vermont farmer, too outspoken in his criticism of ...

— History of the United States • Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard

Words linked to "Secessionist" : secessionism, exponent, advocate, advocator, proponent