Charles Sumner: “In the execution of the guaranty Congress may--nay, must--require that…”

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In the execution of the guaranty Congress may--nay, must--require that there shall be no Inequality, Caste, or Oligarchy of the Skin.

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Sumner insists that Congress must ensure there is no inequality or caste based on skin color in the execution of its guarantees.

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Charles Sumner: “In the execution of the guaranty Congress may--nay, must--require that there shall be no Inequality, Caste, or Oligarchy…”