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I recognize the Senator as a man of honor, though he does refuse to carry out the decrees of the caucus.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner recognizes a fellow Senator's honor despite his refusal to adhere to caucus decisions.

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