And I further reply by insisting now, as I always do, upon that justice to an oppressed race which has been too long delayed, and which never fails to be a well-spring of strength and happiness, blessing all who help it and all who receive it.
Sumner insists on the importance of justice for oppressed races, highlighting its benefits for society as a whole.
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