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Charles Sumner: “If the principles which we have at heart were supported openly, actively, constantly by either of the other parties…”

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If the principles which we have at heart were supported openly, actively, constantly by either of the other parties, there would be no occasion for our organization.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner believes that if other parties supported anti-slavery principles, there would be no need for their organization.

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