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Rarely in history has such a duty, with its attendant glory, been so clearly imposed.
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Sumner reflects on the significant duty and glory associated with the responsibilities of the National Government.
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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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