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This bill has its origin in what I have already called the special duty of the hour, which is protection of loyal and patriotic citizens against the President.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “This bill has its origin in what I have already called the special duty of the hour, which is protection of loyal and…”
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Sumner reiterates the bill's purpose as a response to the urgent need for protecting loyal citizens from presidential overreach.
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