But I may be allowed to express the hope, and I have no reason to doubt that it will be gratified, that the Judiciary Committee will promptly examine this bill, and report back a Civil-Rights Bill upon which the Senate can take action before long.
Sumner expresses optimism about the Judiciary Committee's timely examination of a Civil Rights Bill.
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