That there never has been hitherto a period in which this kingdom would have suffered a French fleet to domineer in the Mediterranean, and to force Italy to submit to such terms as France would think fit to impose,--to say nothing of what has been done upon land in support of the same system.
Burke reflects on Britain's historical stance against allowing French naval dominance in the Mediterranean.
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