I don't mean to dispute the reasonableness of America contributing to the charges of Great Britain, when she is able; nor, I believe, would the Americans themselves have disputed it at a proper time and season.
Burke acknowledges the reasonable expectation for America to contribute to British expenses when capable, reflecting on the complexities of colonial taxation.
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