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Capacity and devotion to the country were controlling recommendations, before which every thought of opposition or rivalry, or even of injury, disappeared.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of merit and dedication to the country over personal rivalries in public service.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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