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If you look at the Rebel States, you will see everywhere the triumph of Presidential tyranny.
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Sumner describes the pervasive nature of presidential tyranny in the rebel states, calling for awareness and action.
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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
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.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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