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“Today we stand on a bridge leading from the territorial state to the world community. Politically, we are still governed by the concept of the territorial state; economically and technically, we live under the auspices of worldwide communications and worldwide markets.”

Quote by Christian Lous Lange

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Christian Lous Lange

Christian Lous Lange, born on September 17, 1869, and died on December 11, 1938, was a Norwegian politician known for his significant role in Norwegian and European political stages. He served as the Prime Minister of Norway and held important positions in the League of Nations, contributing to international peace and security. more

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