Charles Sumner: “The martyr says to his successor that the policy adopted is “simply…”

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The martyr says to his successor that the policy adopted is “simply absurd.” He is right, although he might say more.

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Sumner quotes a martyr's view on the absurdity of the current policy.

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Charles Sumner: “The martyr says to his successor that the policy adopted is “simply absurd.” He is right, although he might say more.”