Charles Sumner: “The best interests of our country and the best interests of mankind…”

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The best interests of our country and the best interests of mankind are involved in the answer.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights that the well-being of the nation and humanity is interconnected with the resolution of pressing issues.

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Charles Sumner: “The best interests of our country and the best interests of mankind are involved in the answer.”