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Let us now revise it carefully, place it on sure, but moderate foundations, so that it will have in itself the elements of future stability.
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In this quote, Sumner calls for careful revision of a bill to ensure its long-term stability.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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