If earlier Congresses, having less to do, infinitely less, than the present Congress, have found it necessary to continue their sessions through the summer, it is not improper to ask if we should be less industrious and less persevering.
Sumner argues for the necessity of Congress to work diligently, referencing past Congresses' summer sessions.
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