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Thomas Erskine Holland: It may also be a question of high policy whether resident enemies would not be a greater danger to this country if they…

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It may also be a question of high policy whether resident enemies would not be a greater danger to this country if they were compelled to remain here, than if they were allowed, or compelled, to depart, possibly to return as invaders.
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Thomas Erskine Holland

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Holland discusses the strategic implications of whether to allow resident enemies to stay or leave during wartime.

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