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The great contest in which we are engaged depends not only upon General Grant in the field, but upon Congress also.
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Sumner highlights the dual importance of military leadership and Congressional support in the ongoing conflict.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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