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Does he not know well that everything introduced into the Fugitive Slave Bill was in the interest of Slavery, and contrary to every sentiment of humanity, and that it was intended to give offence?
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Sumner condemns the Fugitive Slave Bill as a legislative act that served the interests of slavery and violated humanity.
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