We also bring ourselves in harmony with our own Declaration of Independence, so that all its early promises become a living letter, and our country is at last saved from that practical inconsistency which has been a heavy burden in her history.
He argues that their actions should reflect the principles of the Declaration of Independence, resolving historical inconsistencies.
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