I would now secure the same thing for my country, and I believe--pardon me, if I introduce my own personal testimony--but I believe, according to such opportunities of observation as I have had, now running over a considerable period of life, that the interests of the country would be promoted by this change.
Sumner expresses his belief that a proposed change would benefit the interests of the country based on his life experiences.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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