Charles Sumner: “They reflect upon our country and hurt its good name who at the first…”

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They reflect upon our country and hurt its good name who at the first breath of suspicion fail to act.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that failing to act on suspicions damages the country's reputation.

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Charles Sumner: “They reflect upon our country and hurt its good name who at the first breath of suspicion fail to act.”