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Trampler upon the Republic in France, trampler upon the Republic in Mexico, it remains to be seen if the French Emperor can prevail as trampler upon this Republic.
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Sumner questions whether the French Emperor can successfully impose his will on the United States, drawing parallels to his actions in other republics.
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