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But the patriotism of Democrats like these is not an apology for the Democrat Jefferson Davis, or for his Democratic sympathizers among us, seeking to arrest the strong blows under which Rebellion reels.
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Sumner argues that the patriotism of some Democrats does not excuse the actions of leaders like Jefferson Davis.
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