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It only remained that he should see them throughout the whole land lifted to the same equality in political rights; and then the promises of the Declaration of Independence would be all fulfilled.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It only remained that he should see them throughout the whole land lifted to the same equality in political rights; and…”
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Sumner expresses hope that political rights will be fully realized for all, fulfilling the promises of the Declaration of Independence.
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