Charles Sumner: “The strength of the Republican party lies in the fearless utterance of…”

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The strength of the Republican party lies in the fearless utterance of its opinions; its weakness, in the suppression of them.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of open expression within the Republican party as a source of strength.

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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.

It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.

Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.

They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.

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Charles Sumner: “The strength of the Republican party lies in the fearless utterance of its opinions; its weakness, in the suppression of…”