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I appeal to you, Senators, as men of humanity, do not continue a discrimination, which, proceeding from this Chamber, must exercise a far-reaching influence.
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Sumner appeals to the humanity of his fellow Senators to end racial discrimination.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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