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Better words could not be found for the United States of Europe, in the establishment of that Great Era when the Duel shall cease to be the recognized Arbiter of Nations.
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Sumner advocates for a peaceful resolution to international conflicts, envisioning a future where dueling is no longer the method of settling disputes.
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