There is nothing in the storehouse of peace, and there is nothing in the arsenal of war, it may not employ in the maintenance of this solemn guaranty, and in the extension of that protection against invasion to which it is pledged.
Sumner emphasizes that the government has all necessary resources to uphold constitutional guarantees and protect against invasion.
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