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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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
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