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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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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “He only is in earnest who places Freedom above party, and does not hesitate to leave a party which neglects to serve…”
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Sumner asserts that true commitment to freedom requires prioritizing it over party loyalty.
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