Charles Sumner: “It will not be enough to obtain a guaranty for Germany; there must be…”

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It will not be enough to obtain a guaranty for Germany; there must be a guaranty for Civilization itself.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of protecting civilization itself, not just national interests.

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Charles Sumner: “It will not be enough to obtain a guaranty for Germany; there must be a guaranty for Civilization itself.”