Political Quotes

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Why, Sir, it is to disparage this Republic of ours, it is to belittle it, when you imagine any such thing.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that fearing 'Joss-worshippers' undermines the dignity of the Republic.

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