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Thus has it been throughout all history; and never before in history did Liberty stand in greater need of their irresistible aid.
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Sumner reflects on the historical necessity of support for liberty during critical times.
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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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