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There are powers of Congress, not derived from the Rebellion, which are adequate to this exigency; and now is the time to exercise them, and thus complete the work.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “There are powers of Congress, not derived from the Rebellion, which are adequate to this exigency; and now is the time…”
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He claims that Congress has the necessary powers to address the current situation and should act now.
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