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In all the manifold wickednesses that occur, and in every successive invasion, this One Idea, is ever present, as Satanic tempter, motive power, causing cause.
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In this quote, Sumner portrays the relentless pursuit of the pro-slavery agenda as a malevolent force in the conflict.
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