Charles Sumner: “And remember that justice to the colored race is the sheet-anchor of…”

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And remember that justice to the colored race is the sheet-anchor of the national credit.

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Sumner stresses that justice for the colored race is crucial for the nation's credibility and stability.

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Charles Sumner: “And remember that justice to the colored race is the sheet-anchor of the national credit.”