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We cannot sustain men who contribute votes to place the power and patronage of the highest offices in hands which may exercise them against Freedom.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of not supporting individuals who may undermine freedom through their political actions.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
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