They built this vast temple of Republican Liberty, and enjoined upon Congress its perpetual safeguard, “anything in the constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding”; and, Sir, by the oath which you have taken to support the Constitution, are you bound to watch and protect this vast temple.
Sumner describes the responsibility of Congress to protect the principles of Republican Liberty as enshrined in the Constitution.
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