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Charles Sumner, not of Massachusetts, but of the United States of America, one and indivisible.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Charles Sumner, not of Massachusetts, but of the United States of America, one and indivisible.”
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Sumner emphasizes his identity as a representative of the entire nation, rather than just his home state, highlighting his commitment to unity and freedom.
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