Charles Sumner: “The “qualifications” of different officers, as President…”

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The “qualifications” of different officers, as President, Vice-President, Senators, and Representatives, are named; but “color” is not among these.

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Massachusetts

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He notes that while the Constitution outlines qualifications for office, it does not mention color as a criterion.

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