Surely I do not err, when I say that a wise statesmanship, whether on our side or on the other side, must apply itself to find the real root of evil, and then, with courage tempered by candor and moderation, see that it is extirpated.
Sumner advocates for wise statesmanship that addresses the root causes of conflict.
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