Political Quotes

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My next hope was, that I might be permitted to appear before the people during the present canvass, and with heart and voice plead the great cause now in issue.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses his hope to engage with the public during the election campaign to advocate for important issues.

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