But because Slavery aims at the life of the Republic, the issue involves our national existence; and because our national death would be the despair of Liberty everywhere, it involves this great cause throughout the world.
Sumner asserts that the fight against slavery is crucial for the survival of the Republic and liberty worldwide.
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