Charles Sumner: “They know by instinct that so long as you remain in your seats they…”

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They know by instinct that so long as you remain in your seats they are not without protection.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the instinctual understanding of loyal citizens that their safety is tied to Congressional action.

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Charles Sumner: “They know by instinct that so long as you remain in your seats they are not without protection.”