In my judgment it would be just as well for George Washington to defend himself against the charge of disloyalty to the American Colonies, for whom he was fighting, as for the honorable Senator to defend his record on this question.
Sumner compares the defense of a colleague's record to George Washington needing to defend his loyalty, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.
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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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