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And yet we fold our hands, and decline to supply the needed protection.
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He criticizes the inaction of Congress in providing necessary protection for those in danger.
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Confessing the Fatherhood of God, and the consequent Brotherhood of Man, we find a divine standard of unquestionable accuracy.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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