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The equality of nations is a first principle of International Law.
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Sumner asserts that the equality of nations is a fundamental principle of international law.
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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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