Charles Sumner: “There is no reason that could have influenced the Committee in favor…”

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There is no reason that could have influenced the Committee in favor of reducing the duty which is not equally strong in favor of removing the duty.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner points out that reasons for reducing duties also support their complete removal.

More from Charles Sumner

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

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

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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

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Charles Sumner: “There is no reason that could have influenced the Committee in favor of reducing the duty which is not equally strong in…”