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Keep the Prohibition of Slavery in the Territories as the fixed and irreversible purpose of your hearts, and insist that it shall be established by Congress; for without Congress it may not be established.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong stance against slavery in U.S. territories.
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