Charles Sumner: “Here is the Great Charter of every human being drawing vital breath…”

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Here is the Great Charter of every human being drawing vital breath upon this soil, whatever may be his condition, and whoever may be his parents.

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Massachusetts

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This quote illustrates Sumner's view that every person has inherent rights regardless of their background.

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Charles Sumner: “Here is the Great Charter of every human being drawing vital breath upon this soil, whatever may be his condition, and…”