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The point is, that the Senator treats the Declaration of Independence as no better than the writings of Washington, of Jefferson, of Madison, “The Federalist,” and everything that pertains to that day.
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Sumner argues that the Declaration of Independence should not be viewed as less significant than other foundational writings.
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