On the record
If I were to give my judgment with regard to this country, I do not think the great efficient offices of the state to be overpaid.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgIf I were to give my judgment with regard to this country, I do not think the great efficient offices of the state to be overpaid.
Burke shares his belief that key government positions are not overcompensated, reflecting his views on public service.
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