Even suppose your proceedings have been from the beginning in all respects just and proper, even suppose that you can vindicate them, in regard to which I beg leave to express a sincere doubt, you cannot vindicate the attempt to continue these witnesses in custody when you go away.
Sumner argues that even if the Senate believes their actions are justified, they cannot continue to detain witnesses without proper justification.
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