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Charles Sumner: “The Senator from Kentucky said aptly, that, if we wait until all are ready, we shall never resume.”

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The Senator from Kentucky said aptly, that, if we wait until all are ready, we shall never resume.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner emphasizes the importance of timely action in resuming financial stability, cautioning against waiting for universal readiness.

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