Charles Sumner: “But instead he has organized discord, operating through a succession…”

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But instead he has organized discord, operating through a succession of rings, and for laurels we find only weeds and thistles.

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Massachusetts

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In this statement, Sumner condemns the President for creating discord instead of unity, resulting in failure.

More from Charles Sumner

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

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Charles Sumner: “But instead he has organized discord, operating through a succession of rings, and for laurels we find only weeds and…”