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I missed a recommendation in conformity with the best precedents of our history, and with the opinions of illustrious men, that the Constitution be amended so as to confine the President to one term.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “I missed a recommendation in conformity with the best precedents of our history, and with the opinions of illustrious…”
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Sumner argues for a constitutional amendment to limit presidential terms.
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