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In ending Slavery here we open its gates all over the world, and let the oppressed go free.
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Sumner argues that abolishing slavery in the U.S. will have a liberating effect worldwide.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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!
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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