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Therefore, Sir, do I insist that Amnesty shall not become a law, unless at the same time the Equal Rights of All are secured.
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Sumner insists that any amnesty legislation must also secure equal rights for all individuals.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
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