Charles Sumner: “In vain do we condemn the despotisms of Europe, while we borrow the…”

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In vain do we condemn the despotisms of Europe, while we borrow the rigors with which they repress Liberty, and guard their own uncertain power.

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Sumner criticizes the hypocrisy of condemning European despotisms while adopting similar oppressive measures.

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Charles Sumner: “In vain do we condemn the despotisms of Europe, while we borrow the rigors with which they repress Liberty, and guard…”