Charles Sumner: “I am glad the Senator from Texas asks the question, for it brings…”

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I am glad the Senator from Texas asks the question, for it brings attention at once to the true character of this bill.

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Massachusetts

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He expresses satisfaction that a question has been raised, revealing the bill's true nature.

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Charles Sumner: “I am glad the Senator from Texas asks the question, for it brings attention at once to the true character of this bill.”