Charles Sumner: “It is his high duty, under his oath of office, to see that they are…”

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It is his high duty, under his oath of office, to see that they are executed, and, if need be, by the National forces.

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Massachusetts

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He underscores the President's duty to enforce laws, even if it requires using national forces.

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Charles Sumner: “It is his high duty, under his oath of office, to see that they are executed, and, if need be, by the National forces.”