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But I can see no reason why a discrimination of color should be made in the bill, or in our proceedings.
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Sumner argues against racial discrimination in the legislative process.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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