Political Quotes

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Sumner questions the viability of the nation if it continues on its current path, highlighting a sense of urgency.

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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.

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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.

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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.

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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.

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