Charles Sumner: “It is union, without distinction of party, to uphold the Government…”

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It is union, without distinction of party, to uphold the Government, and also to uphold those who uphold the Government.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of unity among citizens to support the government regardless of political affiliation.

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Charles Sumner: “It is union, without distinction of party, to uphold the Government, and also to uphold those who uphold the Government.”