Now, Sir, it is sufficient for me to say, in reply to this imputation, that, while I know there are influences and biases incident to particular States or sections of the Union, I recognize no difference in the duties of Senators on this floor.
Sumner asserts that all Senators share equal responsibilities regardless of their state influences.
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