Charles Sumner: “While I have the honor of a seat in the Senate, no success, no…”

On the record

While I have the honor of a seat in the Senate, no success, no victory, shall be apology or shield for a general who insults human nature.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

Sumner emphasizes the importance of human dignity and accountability for military leaders in the Senate.

More from Charles Sumner

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “While I have the honor of a seat in the Senate, no success, no victory, shall be apology or shield for a general who…”