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I cannot doubt that the very business contemplated by the rule would be discussed directly, plainly, briefly, according to the essential nature of the question, even without any restriction.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses confidence that important discussions would occur naturally without imposed restrictions on debate.

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