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Charles Sumner: “Is that any reason why I should not also insist upon inquiry into the conduct of officials at home, to the end that the…”

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Is that any reason why I should not also insist upon inquiry into the conduct of officials at home, to the end that the Government may be saved from reproach?
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner emphasizes the importance of investigating officials' conduct to maintain government integrity.

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