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Charles Sumner: “But the Law of Nations,--and here is a point of infinite importance to the clear understanding of the subject,--while…”

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But the Law of Nations,--and here is a point of infinite importance to the clear understanding of the subject,--while anticipating and providing for controversies between nations, recognizes and establishes War as final Arbiter.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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He highlights the critical role of the Law of Nations in recognizing war as a final means of resolving disputes between nations.

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