Charles Sumner: “The term people here naturally means all, without distinction of…”

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The term people here naturally means all, without distinction of class, who owe allegiance to the Government.

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Sumner defines 'people' in a way that includes all individuals under the government's allegiance, advocating for equality.

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Charles Sumner: “The term people here naturally means all, without distinction of class, who owe allegiance to the Government.”