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In my opinion these white oligarchs ought to have notice, and I give them notice now, that this outrage shall not be allowed to continue without remedy, if I can obtain it through Congress.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “In my opinion these white oligarchs ought to have notice, and I give them notice now, that this outrage shall not be…”
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Sumner warns those in power that he will seek legislative remedies for injustices faced by marginalized groups.
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