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Lincoln drew a reluctant sword to save those great ideas, essential to the life and character of the Republic, which unhappily the sword of Washington failed to put beyond the reach of assault.
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He contrasts Lincoln's efforts to protect the ideals of the Republic with Washington's achievements in independence.
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