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It is an organized force, and the nation sending it forth makes itself a party to the war,--all of which England has done.
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Sumner emphasizes the seriousness of a nation's involvement in war through organized military forces.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
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