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But while it becomes me to speak with caution, I shall not hesitate to speak with plainness.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “But while it becomes me to speak with caution, I shall not hesitate to speak with plainness.”
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of speaking plainly about serious issues, even when caution is necessary.
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