Charles Sumner: “The natural meaning of the clause is clear, but a single fact of its…”

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The natural meaning of the clause is clear, but a single fact of its history places it in the broad light of noon.

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Massachusetts

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This statement emphasizes the clarity of a constitutional clause, enhanced by a significant historical fact.

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Charles Sumner: “The natural meaning of the clause is clear, but a single fact of its history places it in the broad light of noon.”