Charles Sumner: “It will do more for the character and honor and good name of this…”

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It will do more for the character and honor and good name of this Republic than all the rest of the bill.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that a particular provision of the bill will enhance the Republic's reputation more than any other part.

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Charles Sumner: “It will do more for the character and honor and good name of this Republic than all the rest of the bill.”