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The same thing may be accomplished by Act of Congress, without any delay, without any uncertainty, and without any provocation to local strife.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The same thing may be accomplished by Act of Congress, without any delay, without any uncertainty, and without any…”
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He argues that Congress can achieve the same goals without the delays and strife associated with the Amendment.
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