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Here I am reminded of the possible loss of revenue, and this is set up as an insuperable barrier; but I confess, that, when I regard the infinite good from this reform, I am little concerned by any such prospect.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Here I am reminded of the possible loss of revenue, and this is set up as an insuperable barrier; but I confess, that…”
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of reform over concerns about potential revenue loss.
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