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He must not be more severe against Freedom now than was the representative of Slavery who occupied his place when I moved the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Bill.
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Sumner criticizes a Senator for being more severe against freedom than previous supporters of slavery.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
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