Charles Sumner: “Looking at the practical consequences of this suggestion, it will be…”

On the record

Looking at the practical consequences of this suggestion, it will be found, that, though plausible in form, it is fatal in substance.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

He critiques the suggestion to postpone claims, arguing that it has serious negative implications.

More from Charles Sumner

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “Looking at the practical consequences of this suggestion, it will be found, that, though plausible in form, it is fatal…”