Charles Sumner: “Freedom of debate is among the triumphs of modern civilization; and it…”

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Freedom of debate is among the triumphs of modern civilization; and it shall never be impaired by any vote or word of mine.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner champions the importance of freedom of debate in modern civilization.

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