On the record
The free people of these United States have spoken, and consigned these wicked demagogues to their proper doom.
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Sumner asserts that the people have rejected corrupt leaders, showcasing the power of public opinion in democracy.
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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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