By such a peace, we shall deliver the Americans, their liberty, and their order, without resource, to the mercy of their imperious allies, who will have peace or neutrality with no state which is not ready to join her in war against England.
Burke warns that a peace settlement could leave Americans vulnerable to their powerful allies.
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