Charles Sumner: “Now, I ask Senators, is there any one who doubts that under the…”

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Now, I ask Senators, is there any one who doubts that under the circumstances such a provision ought to pass?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner challenges senators to recognize the importance of passing a specific provision given the circumstances.

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Charles Sumner: “Now, I ask Senators, is there any one who doubts that under the circumstances such a provision ought to pass?”