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If they are really persuaded that the army is annually established by me, that I have the sole disposal of posts and hon

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"If they are really persuaded that the army is annually established by me, that I have the sole disposal of posts and honours, that I employ this power in the destruction of liberty and the diminution of commerce, let me awaken them from their delusion"

- Robert Walpole

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This quote is written / told by Robert Walpole between August 26, 1676 and March 18, 1745. He/she was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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