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Allow me to say that words are sometimes acts, and especially if associated with important events.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Allow me to say that words are sometimes acts, and especially if associated with important events.”
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Sumner argues that words can hold significant weight in legal contexts, especially when tied to important events.
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