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If he continues President, we must remain at our posts, precisely as Grant remained before Richmond.
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Sumner draws a parallel between the duty of Congress and Grant's steadfastness during the Civil War.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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