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He shall not talk treason; he shall not parley with rebellion; he shall not address to it words of sympathy and good-will; especially, he shall not recognize its chief in his pretended character of President, nor shall he send him improved fire-arms to be employed in the work of treason.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner condemns any Senator who would sympathize with or support the Rebellion.

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