Charles Sumner: “He only is in earnest who places Freedom above party, and does not…”

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He only is in earnest who places Freedom above party, and does not hesitate to leave a party which neglects to serve Freedom.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that true commitment to freedom requires prioritizing it over party loyalty.

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

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

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Charles Sumner: “He only is in earnest who places Freedom above party, and does not hesitate to leave a party which neglects to serve…”