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Charles Sumner: “In entering upon the discussion of the Articles of Impeachment, I confess my regret that so great a cause, on which so…”

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In entering upon the discussion of the Articles of Impeachment, I confess my regret that so great a cause, on which so much depends, should be presented on such narrow ground, although I cannot doubt that the whole past must be taken into consideration in determining the character of the acts alleged.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses regret that the impeachment discussion is limited in scope despite its significant implications.

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