Charles Sumner: “True, it was all there; but the repetition was needed in order to…”

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True, it was all there; but the repetition was needed in order to press it home upon the knowledge and the conscience of the people.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that while rights may be stated, their repetition is necessary to ensure they are understood and valued by the people.

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