On the record
It is to establish justice: but Slavery is injustice.
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Sumner argues that slavery contradicts the principle of justice as outlined in the Constitution.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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