Charles Sumner: “In calling it fraudulent he was not deterred by the petty cry of a…”

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In calling it fraudulent he was not deterred by the petty cry of a false patriotism, that his judgment might affect the good name of our country.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of national integrity over false patriotism when addressing fraudulent actions.

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