Charles Sumner: “How often do I insist that we cannot at any moment, or in any…”

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How often do I insist that we cannot at any moment, or in any transaction, forget these great responsibilities!

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of remembering national responsibilities in every action and decision.

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Charles Sumner: “How often do I insist that we cannot at any moment, or in any transaction, forget these great responsibilities!”