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God be praised, Massachusetts, honored Commonwealth, that gives me the privilege to plead for Kansas on this floor, knows her rights, and will maintain them firmly to the end.
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Sumner expresses gratitude to Massachusetts for allowing him to advocate for Kansas's rights.
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