Speaking of this very question of the suffrage. he said it would never be settled until every man who counts. or represents those who do count. shall cast one ballot and have that ballot counted precisely as he cast it. Now. I want to say here today. for I have but a few moments. that this question will not rest until justice is done. and the consciences of the American people will not be permitted to slumber until this great constitutional right. the equality of the suffrage. equality of opportunity. freedom o1 political action and political thought. shall be not the mere cold formalities o1 constitutional enactment as now. but a living birthright which the poorest and the humblest. white or black. nativeborn or naturalized citizen. may confidently enjoy. and which the richest and most powerful dare not deny. [Prolonged applause on the Republican side.] Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of the House. remember that God puts no nation in supreme place which will not do supreme duty. LAp. plause on the Republican side.) God keeps no nation in supreme place which will not perform. the supreme duty of the hour [renewed applause]. and He will not long prosper that nation which will not protect and defend its weakest citizens.
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