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Charles Sumner: “I have already answered this objection precisely, in saying, that, whatever may have been the system of the Fathers, it…”

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I have already answered this objection precisely, in saying, that, whatever may have been the system of the Fathers, it is inadequate to the present hour.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that the founding principles may not be sufficient for contemporary challenges.

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