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If it is intended to follow up the abolition of Slavery by a liberal and enlightened policy, by which I mean bestowing upon them the full rights of other citizens, then I can give this movement my heart and hand.
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Sumner expresses his support for policies that grant full rights to freed individuals, indicating his commitment to equality.
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