They insist that they shall be saved from indignity when they travel, and when they offer a child at the common school,--that they shall be secured against any such outrage before you remove the disabilities of men who struck at the life of this Republic.
Sumner emphasizes the need for protection against indignities faced by marginalized groups in public spaces.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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