In truth, there can be no opening for military governments which is not also an opening for Congressional governments, with this great advantage for the latter, that they are in harmony with our institutions, which favor the civil rather than the military power.
Sumner asserts that the existence of military governments opens the door for Congressional governments, which align better with democratic principles.
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Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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