Charles Sumner: “I will not be outdone by anybody in clemency; nor at the proper time…”

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I will not be outdone by anybody in clemency; nor at the proper time will I be behind any one in opening all doors of office and trust.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts his commitment to clemency and inclusivity in government appointments when the time is right.

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