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And all this is done to discountenance inquiry, to bring odium upon his colleagues for doing their duty, and to prevent that inquiry which could alone clear his character.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “And all this is done to discountenance inquiry, to bring odium upon his colleagues for doing their duty, and to prevent…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke criticizes the attempts to undermine the inquiry into Hastings' conduct, emphasizing the importance of accountability.
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