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Strange, if the National Government, which is our guardian against foreign foes, may not protect us against this fearful enemy.
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He expresses concern about the government's role in protecting citizens from foreign threats.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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