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Well, Sir, I think the people of Massachusetts know their Senator well enough to be assured that he is willing to have justice on this earth.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses confidence that the people of Massachusetts understand their senator's commitment to justice.

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