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Knowing well, from long experience, the cruel rule and domination of Slavery, even in this Chamber, I cannot be indifferent to the trials of loyalty anywhere in these latter days.
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Sumner reflects on his experiences with slavery and his commitment to loyalty in difficult times.
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