Charles Sumner: “According to this vow, all men are created equal and endowed with…”

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According to this vow, all men are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.

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Sumner reiterates the principle that all men are created equal and possess unalienable rights.

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Charles Sumner: “According to this vow, all men are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.”