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Therefore the Law of Nations has been violated, and the conduct of Captain Wilkes must be disavowed, while men who are traitors, conspirators, and rebels, all in one, are allowed to go free.
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He condemns the violation of the Law of Nations and the disavowal of Captain Wilkes' actions while traitors remain free.
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