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John Morley: “On the other hand, I am bound by conviction even more than by credit to the principle of progressive reduction in our…”

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On the other hand, I am bound by conviction even more than by credit to the principle of progressive reduction in our military and naval establishments and in the charges for them, under the favourable circumstances which we appear to enjoy.
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John Morley

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Morley advocates for a reduction in military and naval expenditures, highlighting his commitment to this principle.

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