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It is a question of theory with regard to republican government, and I say that the Constitution must be interpreted according to this theory.
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Sumner argues for a theoretical interpretation of the Constitution in relation to republican government.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
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