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If all this be good for Massachusetts, if she has wisely rejected Slavery, then is it her duty to do for others within the reach of her influence what she has done for herself.
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Sumner argues that Massachusetts has a duty to help others achieve freedom, reflecting a sense of moral responsibility.
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