Charles Sumner: “It would be strange, if Congress could organize armies and navies to…”

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It would be strange, if Congress could organize armies and navies to conquer, and could not also organize governments to protect.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that if Congress can organize military forces, it should also be able to establish governments for protection.

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

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

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

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Charles Sumner: “It would be strange, if Congress could organize armies and navies to conquer, and could not also organize governments to…”