I wish to see Nebraska populous and flourishing, and the home of Human Rights secured by irrevocable law; and as for her Senators, I know them now so well that I shall have peculiar pleasure in welcoming them on this floor.
Sumner advocates for the growth of Nebraska and the protection of human rights.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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