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This I state, Sir, on my conscience, as my solemn judgment at the time, and my motive of conduct.
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Sumner expresses his moral conviction regarding his actions and decisions at the time.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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!
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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