Charles Sumner: “Let the Senator answer this objection, if, in any way, by twist of…”

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Let the Senator answer this objection, if, in any way, by twist of learning, logic, or law, he can.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner challenges a senator to defend their position using logic or law.

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Charles Sumner: “Let the Senator answer this objection, if, in any way, by twist of learning, logic, or law, he can.”