But it would be difficult, after England and France, to name any power which, all things considered, furnishes at this moment such opportunities of usefulness in the public service to any American plenipotentiary as are afforded by Belgium.
Sumner argues that Belgium offers unique opportunities for American diplomats compared to other powers.
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