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Therefore it becomes us to consider well what we do, and to understand the grounds of our conduct.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Therefore it becomes us to consider well what we do, and to understand the grounds of our conduct.”
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Sumner stresses the importance of understanding the implications of legislative actions before proceeding.
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