Charles Sumner: “Here, Sir, permit me to say, is the first sign of war, being an…”

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Here, Sir, permit me to say, is the first sign of war, being an undoubted usurpation, whether by President or Secretary.

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Sumner asserts that the actions taken by the government signify the beginning of war and usurpation of power.

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Charles Sumner: “Here, Sir, permit me to say, is the first sign of war, being an undoubted usurpation, whether by President or Secretary.”