On the record
I stand here on the ancient ways,--those ways that were laid down by the Fathers of the Republic, and where I wish forevermore to keep the Republic sure.
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Sumner emphasizes his commitment to the foundational principles of the Republic.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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