Charles Sumner: “It is simply and austerely “No,” with an emphasis that shall silence…”

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It is simply and austerely “No,” with an emphasis that shall silence argument and extinguish hope itself.

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He stresses the importance of a definitive rejection to prevent further debate or false hope.

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Charles Sumner: “It is simply and austerely “No,” with an emphasis that shall silence argument and extinguish hope itself.”