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By the very name it bears, and by its lofty dedication to the rights of human nature, is it vowed to all those things which contribute most to civilization, keeping its example always above suspicion.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “By the very name it bears, and by its lofty dedication to the rights of human nature, is it vowed to all those things…”
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Sumner articulates the commitment of the Republic to uphold human rights and maintain a reputable example.
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