Political Quotes

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Such a measure can never be out of order or out of season, being of urgent necessity and unquestionable charity.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that measures for justice are always timely and necessary, especially for the oppressed.

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