Charles Sumner: “In requiring that a person shall purge himself with regard to the…”

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In requiring that a person shall purge himself with regard to the past, we simply take a new assurance of fidelity for the present.

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Massachusetts

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He argues that requiring individuals to prove their loyalty is essential for ensuring fidelity in the Senate.

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