Charles Sumner: “Except under express obligations of treaty, no nation is bound to…”

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Except under express obligations of treaty, no nation is bound to surrender fugitives.

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Sumner points out that nations are not obligated to surrender fugitives unless bound by treaty, highlighting the importance of legal agreements.

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Charles Sumner: “Except under express obligations of treaty, no nation is bound to surrender fugitives.”