Former United States Senator Robert Toombs of Georgia was the Confederate secretary of state. He told Davis, "Firing upon that fort will begin a civil war greater than any the world has ever seen."

前乔治亚州美国联邦参议员罗伯特·图姆斯(robert Toombs)现在是美国南部邦联的国务卿，他对戴维斯说：“向萨姆特堡开火，就将引发迄今以来世界上最大的一场内战，为此，我不能给你任何的建议。”

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I cannot advise you." Later in the meeting, Toombs urged Davis not to attack the fort.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

Former United States Senator Robert Toombs of Georgia was the Confederate secretary of state.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

Judge Toombs' actions have been noted by other district judges, as they decide how best to deal with the thousands of bank charge cases reaching their courts.

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