In negotiation with another power, the Great Republic, which is an example to nations, cannot be insensible to the restrictions imposed by the Constitution of the contracting party; and this duty becomes stronger from the very weakness of the other side.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of adhering to constitutional restrictions in international negotiations.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
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