Charles Sumner: “It is strange to see the forgetfulness of great principles into which…”

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It is strange to see the forgetfulness of great principles into which Senators have been led by partisanship.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques the influence of partisanship on Senators' understanding of fundamental principles.

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Charles Sumner: “It is strange to see the forgetfulness of great principles into which Senators have been led by partisanship.”