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Charles Sumner: “Once adopted, it will go into instant operation, without waiting for the uncertain concurrence of State Legislatures…”

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Once adopted, it will go into instant operation, without waiting for the uncertain concurrence of State Legislatures, and without provoking local strife so wearisome to the country.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He asserts that once adopted, the Act will take effect immediately, avoiding delays and local conflicts.

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