Political Quotes

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What is natural is simple; and I am persuaded that our remedy must be of this character.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner asserts that natural remedies to problems are often the simplest, reflecting his belief in straightforward solutions.

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