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Whatever shows itself dangerous to a republican form of government must be removed without delay or hesitation; and if the evil be Slavery, our action will be bolder when it is known that the danger was foreseen.
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Sumner argues that any threat to republican government, including slavery, must be addressed swiftly and decisively.
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