Charles Sumner: “I call attention to this fact because it illustrates by the experience…”

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I call attention to this fact because it illustrates by the experience of other nations what may be considered as a rule on this subject.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the importance of learning from the experiences of other nations regarding legislative size and structure.

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Charles Sumner: “I call attention to this fact because it illustrates by the experience of other nations what may be considered as a rule…”