Charles Sumner: “In not acting, you will discredit the Report of the Committee, or show…”

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In not acting, you will discredit the Report of the Committee, or show that the Senate is indifferent to the character of its members.

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He warns that inaction will undermine the credibility of the committee's report and the Senate's integrity.

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Charles Sumner: “In not acting, you will discredit the Report of the Committee, or show that the Senate is indifferent to the character…”