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Charles Sumner: “But it remains to be seen whether there are not decisive considerations, distinguishing this case from every other…”

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But it remains to be seen whether there are not decisive considerations, distinguishing this case from every other, which will justify our Government, while recognizing the violation of Brazilian territory, and making all proper apologies, at least in declining any restitution of the ship.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner discusses the complexities of international law and territorial violations in this statement.

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