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That situation calls upon us, and upon our constituents too, with a voice which will be heard.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “That situation calls upon us, and upon our constituents too, with a voice which will be heard.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke insists that the situation calls for action from both leaders and constituents, emphasizing collective responsibility.
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