On the record
Nothing could be stronger, although it is painful to think that it was true.
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Sumner reflects on the painful truth of a particular situation.
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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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