He is charmed with their approbation; he promises the greatest things; but I believe your Lordships will see, from the manner in which he proceeds at that very instant, that a more deliberate system, for not only being corrupt himself, but supporting corruption in others, never was exhibited in any public paper.
Burke suggests that Hastings's public promises of reform are contradicted by his actions, indicating deeper corruption.
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