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But this argument mistakes the Constitution, and also mistakes the whole theory of impeachment.
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Sumner asserts that the argument limiting impeachment is a misunderstanding of the Constitution and its principles.
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Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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