Charles Sumner: “It is nothing less than the good name of the Republic, and its…”

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It is nothing less than the good name of the Republic, and its character as an example to the Nations.

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Sumner highlights the importance of the Republic's reputation and its role as a global example.

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Charles Sumner: “It is nothing less than the good name of the Republic, and its character as an example to the Nations.”