Charles Sumner: “Nor do I believe it possible, whatever the delusion of the hour, that…”

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Nor do I believe it possible, whatever the delusion of the hour, that any part can be permanently lost from its well-compacted bulk.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts his belief in the permanence and integrity of the Union despite challenges.

More from Charles Sumner

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “Nor do I believe it possible, whatever the delusion of the hour, that any part can be permanently lost from its…”