Even if France had affirmed that war existed, yet the United States constantly denied it at the time, both by legislative and executive acts; so that our Government is obviously estopped against its recognition, even if it fails to feel the indecency of such an excuse for any further denial of justice.
Sumner argues that even if France claimed war existed, the U.S. consistently denied it, thus preventing recognition of war.
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