From the beginning, its diagnosis has been essential to the right conduct of the war; and if at any time the war seems to fail, or foreign powers seem to lower, it is because our Government has not recognized the true character of the Rebellion.
Sumner asserts that recognizing the true nature of the rebellion is crucial for the war's success.
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