Charles Sumner: “And, though disbelieving the original constitutionality of the…”

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And, though disbelieving the original constitutionality of the arrangement, he was clearly right.

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Sumner argues against revisiting historical agreements, using the Louisiana Purchase as a metaphor for the importance of honoring past decisions.

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Charles Sumner: “And, though disbelieving the original constitutionality of the arrangement, he was clearly right.”