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That such things can be done by a President without indignant condemnation, loud and universal, shows a painful demoralization in the country.
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Sumner criticizes the lack of public outrage towards presidential misconduct, highlighting a moral decline in society.
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In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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