Charles Sumner: “Clearly, on our side it is a contest for national life, involving the…”

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Clearly, on our side it is a contest for national life, involving the liberty of a race.

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In this statement, Sumner emphasizes the existential nature of the conflict for the Union, framing it as a struggle for liberty.

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Charles Sumner: “Clearly, on our side it is a contest for national life, involving the liberty of a race.”