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He must not be more severe against Freedom now than was the representative of Slavery who occupied his place when I moved the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Bill.
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Sumner criticizes a Senator for being more severe against freedom than previous supporters of slavery.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
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