We must be able to look into the papers, to examine the evidence, and, if my friend will pardon me, to examine also the law, to see whether the conclusion on which he stands so firmly is one on which the Senate can plant itself forevermore.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of thorough examination before making decisions in the Senate.
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