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Charles Sumner: “He was full, clear, direct, emphatic, and never was diverted from the thread of his argument.”

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He was full, clear, direct, emphatic, and never was diverted from the thread of his argument.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner describes the clarity and directness of a senator's arguments, showcasing his rhetorical skills.

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