Charles Sumner: “If he disregards Constitution and Law in the pursuit of personal…”

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If he disregards Constitution and Law in the pursuit of personal objects, how can we expect a just subordination from others?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that personal misconduct by leaders undermines the rule of law.

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