Charles Sumner: “Plainly, at this epoch of civilization, there are two Great…”

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Plainly, at this epoch of civilization, there are two Great Commandments which this powerful nation cannot disobey with impunity.

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In this statement, Sumner identifies two essential commandments that a powerful nation must follow to avoid consequences.

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