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Charles Sumner: “And, Sir, I have hoped and labored for the creation of such a Public Opinion, firm, enlightened, and generous, as should…”

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And, Sir, I have hoped and labored for the creation of such a Public Opinion, firm, enlightened, and generous, as should render this Act practically inoperative, and should press, without ceasing, upon Congress for its repeal.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for the creation of a strong public opinion to challenge unjust laws and push for their repeal.

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