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But I do protest against his perverse violation of the Constitution to carry out a miserable and disgraceful proslavery policy; and I protest against his being allowed to degrade the character of our country.
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Sumner protests against General Halleck's actions that violate the Constitution and harm the nation's character.
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Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
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