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His arguments were repeated, his words were gratefully adopted, and the saying, “Taxation without representation is tyranny,” became a maxim of patriotism.
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Sumner highlights the importance of the phrase 'Taxation without representation is tyranny' as a rallying cry for American patriots.
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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.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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