Charles Sumner: “Amidst the vicissitudes of public affairs I shall hold fast always to…”

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Amidst the vicissitudes of public affairs I shall hold fast always to this idea, and to any political party which truly embraces it.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses his commitment to a political party that aligns with his ideals, regardless of its challenges.

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