But it is not to be forgotten that in the present state of the world it is no less necessary to be ready to enforce their observance and fulfillment in reference to ourselves than to observe and fulfill them on our part in regard to others.
Tyler stresses the necessity of enforcing justice both domestically and in international relations.
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All nations are interested in enforcing an observance of those principles.
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