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And God forbid that Congress should consent to wear the strait-jacket of the Dred Scott decision!
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Sumner expresses a strong desire that Congress should not be constrained by the Dred Scott decision.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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