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I know no rule of senatorial duty or of patriotism which can prevent me from obtaining information of any kind from any body, especially when the object is to pursue fraud and to unmask abuse.
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Sumner asserts his right to seek information to combat fraud and abuse, emphasizing his dedication to justice.
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