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It was to embroil the Government of the United States with the Government of Great Britain.
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Sumner expresses concern about the potential for conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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.
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