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Thus, Sir, standing at the very grave of Freedom in Nebraska and Kansas, I lift myself to the vision of that happy resurrection by which Freedom will be assured, not only in these Territories, but everywhere under the National Government.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner speaks of a hopeful future for Freedom in Nebraska and Kansas, envisioning a national resurrection of liberty.

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