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In the name of the One-Term principle, once recognized by him, and which needs no other evidence of its necessity than his own Presidency, I protest against his attempt to obtain another lease of power.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner protests against the president's attempt to seek re-election, citing the One-Term principle as justification.

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