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I said to the German Ambassador that, as long as there was only a dispute between Austria and Serbia alone, I did not fe
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"I said to the German Ambassador that, as long as there was only a dispute between Austria and Serbia alone, I did not feel entitled to intervene; but that, directly it was a matter between Austria and Russia, it became a question of the peace of Europe, which concerned us all"

- Edward Grey

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In this quote, Edward Grey is revealing his opinion on the dispute in between Austria and Serbia. He is saying that he did not feel it was his place to intervene in the dispute between the 2 nations, as it was a matter between them alone. However, when the conflict became a matter between Austria and Russia, he felt it referred the peace of Europe, and thus he felt it was his responsibility to step in. This quote shows Grey's dedication to maintaining peace in Europe, and his willingness to act when required. It also highlights the importance of global cooperation in dealing with disputes and preserving peace. Grey's words demonstrate the importance of diplomacy and global cooperation in fixing conflicts and maintaining peace.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Edward Grey between April 25, 1862 and September 7, 1933. He/she was a famous Politician from United Kingdom. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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