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As length of time did not prevail against a true interpretation of the British Constitution in the case of Somerset, it ought not to prevail against a true interpretation of our Constitution now.
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Sumner argues that the interpretation of the Constitution should remain consistent over time, similar to the historical case of Somerset in British law.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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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.
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