Charles Sumner: “I challenge him to point out one word ever uttered by me to justify…”

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I challenge him to point out one word ever uttered by me to justify his assault.

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Massachusetts

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In this statement, Sumner challenges a senator to provide evidence for the allegations made against him, asserting his integrity.

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Charles Sumner: “I challenge him to point out one word ever uttered by me to justify his assault.”