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Charles Sumner: “I am fully persuaded that nothing short of national legislation, and national authority for its enforcement, will be…”

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I am fully persuaded that nothing short of national legislation, and national authority for its enforcement, will be found sufficient for the maintenance of our God-given rights as men and women, citizens of this great and free country.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner firmly believes that only national legislation and authority can adequately protect civil rights.

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