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James Kent

Nations are equal in respect to each other, and entitled to claim equal consideration for their rights, whatever may be their relative dimensions or strength or however greatly they may differ in government, religion or manners.

James Kent

Respect

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James Kent is saying that every nation deserves the same level of respect and fair treatment regardless of its size, power, or differences in culture and government. He emphasizes that these differences should not affect a nation's right to be treated equally by others.

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