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But I rejoice in every honest endeavor to expose the Barbarism which degrades our Republic; and here my gratitude is so strong that criticism is disarmed, even where I find that my judgment hesitates.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “But I rejoice in every honest endeavor to expose the Barbarism which degrades our Republic; and here my gratitude is so…”
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Sumner expresses his appreciation for efforts to combat societal injustices, emphasizing the importance of honest endeavors.
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