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Not only the rich and fortunate, but the farmer, the mechanic, the laborer, every citizen truly loving his country, will contribute out of his daily life to uphold the Constitution and the flag.
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Sumner highlights that all citizens, regardless of their status, contribute to upholding the Constitution and national pride.
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