Charles Sumner: “May not the Government insist that they shall do their part on this…”

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May not the Government insist that they shall do their part on this great occasion?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner questions whether the government can require banks to fulfill their obligations during a financial crisis, emphasizing accountability.

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Charles Sumner: “May not the Government insist that they shall do their part on this great occasion?”