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Charles Sumner: “It becomes a pledge of permanent peace, as well as of commerce; but it can have this character only if made effective…”

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It becomes a pledge of permanent peace, as well as of commerce; but it can have this character only if made effective, sincerely and honestly, according to the usage of nations.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that a sincere and effective recognition of Haiti can lead to lasting peace and commerce.

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