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I trust that Congress will exercise it so that life and liberty and property shall be safe.
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Sumner expresses hope that Congress will act to ensure safety for life, liberty, and property.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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