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He was a member of the Democratic party, which was the declared tool of Slavery, but he never allowed Slavery to make a tool of him.
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This quote illustrates Sumner's resistance to being influenced by the pro-slavery Democratic party.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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