Charles Sumner: “Let it be said that he is not only the greatest nepotist among…”

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Let it be said that he is not only the greatest nepotist among Presidents, but greater than all others together, and what Republican can reply?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques a President for nepotism, suggesting it undermines the integrity of the office.

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Charles Sumner: “Let it be said that he is not only the greatest nepotist among Presidents, but greater than all others together, and…”