In this strange combination, where Herod and Pilate are made friends to destroy human freedom, there seems but one single element of cohesive attraction, and that is Slavery; and these men all call themselves Democrats.
Sumner highlights the unholy alliance of various factions united by their support for slavery.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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