My Lords, we of the House of Commons have before heard all this; but we cannot forget that we examined into every part of it, and that we did not find a single fact stated by him that was not a ground of censure and reprobation.
Burke emphasizes the thorough investigation by the House of Commons, which found no merit in Hastings' claims.
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