Charles Sumner: “And as a man he stands before you an unquestionable member of the…”

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And as a man he stands before you an unquestionable member of the Human Family, entitled to all the rights of man.

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Massachusetts

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This quote underscores Sumner's belief in the inherent rights of all individuals as members of the human family.

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Charles Sumner: “And as a man he stands before you an unquestionable member of the Human Family, entitled to all the rights of man.”