Charles Sumner: “And now, fellow-citizens, it only remains that you should comprehend…”

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And now, fellow-citizens, it only remains that you should comprehend the grandeur of the cause and of your position.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of understanding the significance of one's role in a larger cause.

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Charles Sumner: “And now, fellow-citizens, it only remains that you should comprehend the grandeur of the cause and of your position.”