But I cannot resist the conclusion that at this moment, when we are taking securities for the future, we ought to seize the opportunity of impressing upon the people fundamental principles on which alone our Government can stand.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of establishing fundamental principles for the future of government.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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