Charles Sumner: “Look I pray you, at the geographical position of Belgium, its…”

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Look I pray you, at the geographical position of Belgium, its thronging, active population, its commerce, its manufactures.

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Sumner emphasizes the significance of Belgium's geographical position and its vibrant population.

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