I have to thank the people, Congress and Government of the United States, for my liberation from captivity.
It is chiefly in New York that I feel induced to urge this, because New York is, by innumerable ties, connected with Europe - more connected than several parts of Europe itself.
Yet my humble capacity has not preserved me from calumnies.
Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.
I can understand Communism, but not Socialism.
Your generous part in my liberation is taken by the world for the revelation of the fact, that the United States are resolved not to allow the despots of the world to trample on oppressed humanity.