Charles Sumner: “A brave and intelligent people will not bend before menace, nor can…”

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A brave and intelligent people will not bend before menace, nor can any such attempt affect a well-considered national policy.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the resilience of a courageous nation in the face of threats.

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Charles Sumner: “A brave and intelligent people will not bend before menace, nor can any such attempt affect a well-considered national…”