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The timeserving policy of multitudes who have hitherto acted with us, and, as it seems to me, of the Administration itself, is revolting, and puts far away the day of peace and prosperity.
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Sumner criticizes the opportunistic behavior of those in politics, including the administration, which hinders progress.
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