Charles Sumner: “If he continues President, we must remain at our posts, precisely as…”

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If he continues President, we must remain at our posts, precisely as Grant remained before Richmond.

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Sumner draws a parallel between the duty of Congress and Grant's steadfastness during the Civil War.

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Charles Sumner: “If he continues President, we must remain at our posts, precisely as Grant remained before Richmond.”