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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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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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