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But permit me to remind the Senator that the rule he sustains is not less inhuman.
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Sumner critiques a senator's support for a rule he deems inhumane, emphasizing his moral stance.
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Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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