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I call attention to this fact because it illustrates by the experience of other nations what may be considered as a rule on this subject.
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Sumner highlights the importance of learning from the experiences of other nations regarding legislative size and structure.
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In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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