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And now I submit to my associates in this body, with whom I am proud to act, whose good opinion I value, whether they would have me, feeling as I do regarding this resolution, act otherwise than as I do.
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Here, Sumner expresses his pride in serving alongside his colleagues and seeks their approval on a resolution.
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