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Feeling as strongly as I do, and seeing the way as clearly as I do, I cannot be entirely silent.
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Sumner conveys his strong feelings and clarity on an important issue, compelling him to speak out.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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