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From the midst of his triumphs I will drag him forward to receive the condemnation which such conduct deserves.
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Sumner expresses his determination to hold leaders accountable for their actions, regardless of their successes.
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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!
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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