Charles Sumner: “As such he lends to this historic occasion the dignity of his presence…”

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As such he lends to this historic occasion the dignity of his presence and the authority of his example.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner notes the importance of the presiding officer's presence in lending dignity to an occasion.

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Charles Sumner: “As such he lends to this historic occasion the dignity of his presence and the authority of his example.”