Charles Sumner: “If there were any doubt on this point, it would be removed by the…”

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If there were any doubt on this point, it would be removed by the clear and irresistible meaning of the term in other parts of the Constitution.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that the Constitution's language is clear and supports his interpretation regarding citizenship and rights.

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Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “If there were any doubt on this point, it would be removed by the clear and irresistible meaning of the term in other…”