Charles Sumner: “A fundamental principle of Public Law is the perfect equality and…”

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A fundamental principle of Public Law is the perfect equality and entire independence of all distinct states.

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Sumner articulates a foundational principle of public law regarding the equality and independence of states.

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Charles Sumner: “A fundamental principle of Public Law is the perfect equality and entire independence of all distinct states.”