On the record
It is impossible to combine together a clearer body of proof, composed of record of office and verbal testimony mutually supporting and illustrating each other.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the strength of evidence in a case, highlighting the importance of both written records and verbal testimony.
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