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I am sure that our presence here will be an encouragement and a comfort to loyal people throughout these troubled States.
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Sumner believes that their presence in Congress will provide hope and comfort to loyal citizens in troubled states.
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It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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