:22:39
Secession is inexcusable. Southerners
and Northerners can still work together.
:22:47
Slavery will eventually die
of natural causes.
:22:51
But the breakup of the Union
will inaugurate wars...
:22:55
...of a hundred generations in America...
:22:58
...only to repeat the bloody
history of Europe.
:23:05
As a Christian man,
my first allegiance is to God.
:23:10
Then to my state, the state of Virginia.
:23:14
Every state has a primal claim
to the fealty of her citizens...
:23:17
...and they justly control
their allegiance.
:23:20
If Virginia adheres
to the United States, I adhere.
:23:24
Her determination must control mine.
This is my understanding of patriotism.
:23:30
And though I love the Union,
I love Virginia more.
:23:39
Private Jenkins, because of the high
regard with which I hold your father...
:23:44
...you are free to do as you please. You may
return to his new home in Pennsylvania.
:23:49
It is your decision.
But, if you decide to stay with us...
:23:56
...you may never again leave. If you do,
you'll be treated as a deserter.