The interest, the honor, the ultimate prosperity of the whole country--its reputation and influence in the eyes of the world--demanded that the Government should be supported in its efforts to check the aggressions of foreign nations, and establish the rights of American citizens.
Seward emphasizes the importance of supporting the government to protect national interests and citizens' rights.
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