But the Senator should take into consideration that at this moment we are acting provisionally, and not permanently,--under suggestions growing out of the present state of the country, and not as if we were in a condition of permanent peace.
Sumner reminds the Senate that their current actions are provisional and influenced by the ongoing state of the country.
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