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Charles Sumner: “But if a State is not yet “above suspicion,” and is not strong enough to stand alone, even against domestic disturbers…”

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But if a State is not yet “above suspicion,” and is not strong enough to stand alone, even against domestic disturbers, it cannot expect immediate recognition.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner articulates the conditions under which a state can expect recognition and support.

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