Charles Sumner: “But beyond all these considerations is the commanding rule of Justice…”

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But beyond all these considerations is the commanding rule of Justice, which cannot be disobeyed with impunity.

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Sumner highlights the paramount importance of justice in all actions and decisions.

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Charles Sumner: “But beyond all these considerations is the commanding rule of Justice, which cannot be disobeyed with impunity.”