Believing the inquiry important, not doubting the duty of the Senate to purge itself of traitors who have too long found sanctuary in its Chamber, and satisfied that the country justly expects this to be done, I have felt bound to introduce the resolution.
Sumner articulates the Senate's duty to remove traitors from its ranks, reflecting his commitment to integrity.
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