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Charles Sumner: “When a complete remedy is in our power, why propose a partial remedy?”

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When a complete remedy is in our power, why propose a partial remedy?
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner questions the rationale behind proposing a partial solution when a complete one is available.

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