Charles Sumner: “Each person, whether Senator or citizen, is always free to choose who…”

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Each person, whether Senator or citizen, is always free to choose who shall be his friend, his associate, his guest.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes individual freedom in choosing personal associations, regardless of status.

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Charles Sumner: “Each person, whether Senator or citizen, is always free to choose who shall be his friend, his associate, his guest.”