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As in the earlier cases where the national sovereignty was insulted, there should be an acknowledgment of wrong, or at least of liability, leaving to the commissioners the assessment of damages only.
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He advocates for acknowledgment of wrongs done to the nation, emphasizing the importance of justice in international relations.
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