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His speech, after asserting the equal rights of all, vindicated the plenary powers of Congress, especially under the clause requiring the United States to guaranty a republican form of government.
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Sumner's speech defends the equal rights of all and the powers of Congress to ensure a republican government, showcasing his political philosophy.
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Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
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