Political Quotes

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Before I can begin my sermon, I want to send you my thanks for your noble stand in the Senate of the United States against the President and for the country.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses gratitude to a Senate colleague for their principled stand against the President.

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