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Equality before the law of all men, no matter where they born, or from what race they sprung, is the sentiment of the people.

— Henry Wilson Speech (1853)

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The idea which pervades our Constitution; that all men of every race are equal before the laws.

Speech (1853)

Upon the question simply of equality of rights, I believe in the equality of all men of every race, blood, and kindred.

The natural equality of all men I believe in, as far as rights are concerned.

I believe in the equality of rights of all mankind.

I believe that every human being has the right to his life and to his liberty, and to act in this world so as to secure his own happiness.

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