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It remains only that we make haste to ratify the treaty, nor miss the great opportunity.
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Sumner emphasizes the urgency of ratifying a treaty that presents a significant opportunity.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
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