Charles Sumner: “The more you reflect upon it, and the more you listen to evidence, the…”

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The more you reflect upon it, and the more you listen to evidence, the stronger will be your conclusion as to this necessity.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of careful consideration and evidence in forming conclusions about necessity.

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