Charles Sumner: “The question between the Senator from Illinois and myself is simply…”

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The question between the Senator from Illinois and myself is simply this: he wishes to pass the measure, and I do not wish to pass it.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner outlines the fundamental disagreement he has with a fellow Senator regarding a legislative measure.

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Charles Sumner: “The question between the Senator from Illinois and myself is simply this: he wishes to pass the measure, and I do not…”