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Indeed, I think that no effort can be safely relaxed, until the Territory is admitted into the Union as a Free State.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner advocates for continuous efforts until a territory is admitted as a free state, highlighting the importance of vigilance.

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