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I cannot consent to it, Sir; nor do I see any apology for hesitation.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “I cannot consent to it, Sir; nor do I see any apology for hesitation.”
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He firmly rejects the proposed legislation, indicating no justification for supporting it.
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