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It is not alleged, that, to gratify any anger or revenge of my own or of my party, I have had a share in wronging or oppressing any description of men, or any one man in any description.
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Sumner denies any wrongdoing or oppression against any group, emphasizing his commitment to justice.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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