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Failing in present duty, the Republic will lose a precious possession, as full of sweetness as of strength.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Failing in present duty, the Republic will lose a precious possession, as full of sweetness as of strength.”
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He warns that neglecting current responsibilities could lead to the loss of valuable assets.
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