Charles Sumner: “With me the Union is twice blessed: first, as powerful guardian of the repose and happiness of thirty-one States…”

“With me the Union is twice blessed: first, as powerful guardian of the repose and happiness of thirty-one States, clasped by the endearing name of country; and next, as model and beginning of that all-embracing Federation of States, by which unity, peace, and concord will finally be organized among the Nations.”