Charles Sumner: “The National Government must be on the side of Freedom.--Accomplishing…”

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The National Government must be on the side of Freedom.--Accomplishing these specific changes, a new tone will be given to the Republic.

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Sumner advocates for the National Government to actively support freedom, suggesting that this will transform the Republic's character.

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Charles Sumner: “The National Government must be on the side of Freedom.--Accomplishing these specific changes, a new tone will be given…”