During this last session, I have opposed the Presidential policy on an important question,--but always without one word touching motives, or one suggestion of corruption on his part, although I never doubted that there were actors in the business who could claim no such immunity.
Sumner reflects on his opposition to the Presidential policy without questioning the President's motives, indicating a focus on issues rather than personal attacks.
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