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Harold J. Laski: A sane man would, I suggest, conclude that if bodies like the International Rail Syndicate, or the Continental…

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A sane man would, I suggest, conclude that if bodies like the International Rail Syndicate, or the Continental Commercial Union in the glass industry, find it sensible to transcend national competition by international agreement, a fortiori the principle applies to matters of world-concern.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski suggests that international agreements are essential for addressing global concerns, as demonstrated by successful international organizations.

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