Surely there cannot be one rule for large nations and another for small nations; nor will any one argue that a treaty with France or Great Britain can be abrogated only by Act of Congress, but a treaty with Denmark may be abrogated by the President without an Act of Congress.
Sumner argues against a double standard in treaty abrogation, insisting that all nations should be treated equally under the law.
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