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And now, Sir, as I stand before the Senate, trying by a last effort to prevent the sacrifice of Unionists, white and black, in Virginia, I feel that I am discharging only a simple duty.
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In this moment, Sumner articulates his sense of duty to protect Unionists in Virginia, highlighting his moral stance.
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