Defenders of the Constitution, let us not forget the principles of the Declaration, but, for the equal support of both, in the spirit of our fathers, without compromise, and with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
In this quote, Sumner calls for a commitment to both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, emphasizing unity and honor.
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