Charles Sumner Quote

The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.

As quoted in "First African American Senator", United States Senate.

First African American Senator - February 25, 1870

The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.

The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.

The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.

The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.