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Charles Sumner: “I would not protract the discussion at this late hour; but I must say that to my mind the proposition is not creditable…”

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I would not protract the discussion at this late hour; but I must say that to my mind the proposition is not creditable to our country, and, I think, if adopted, will be mischievous.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner critiques a proposed measure, arguing it reflects poorly on the nation and could be harmful.

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