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It must be laid bare in its enormity, precisely as though it were proposed to plant it here in the streets of New York.
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Sumner advocates for exposing the true nature of slavery as if it were a public issue.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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!
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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