There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude anywhere in the United States, or within the jurisdiction thereof, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes whereof the party shall have been duly convicted; and the Congress may make all laws which shall be necessary and proper to enforce this prohibition.
This quote reflects Sumner's strong stance against slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
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