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In the exercise of its discretion, Congress has undertaken to assure civil rights to colored persons.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “In the exercise of its discretion, Congress has undertaken to assure civil rights to colored persons.”
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Sumner states that Congress has taken steps to ensure civil rights for colored persons.
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