It will not be enough to quote his paternal words for Union: his example must be arrayed against the gigantic wrong which now disturbs this Union to its centre, and, in the madness of its tyranny, destroys the very objects of Union.
Sumner emphasizes that merely quoting Washington is insufficient; action against tyranny is necessary.
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