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Now I insist that all these are in the nature of guaranties of future peace, and we should not hesitate in doing all within our power to secure them.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner insists that the measures discussed are crucial for ensuring future peace and should be pursued without hesitation.

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