Charles Sumner said "Our President joins issue with President Saget; he says that the rejection of the treaty was a “folly.” There you have it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Our President joins issue with President Saget; he says that the rejection of the treaty was a “folly.” There you have it.

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Sumner points out the contrasting views of the two Presidents regarding the rejection of the treaty.

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