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Charles Sumner: “What other sacred rule of International Law may not be violated?”

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What other sacred rule of International Law may not be violated?
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner questions the sanctity of International Law in the face of potential violations.

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