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I am unwilling to deprive American citizens of this opportunity.
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Sumner advocates for American citizens to have the opportunity to participate in an important international exhibition.
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It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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