What I contend for is, that they should be consulted with, treated with, and employed; and that no foreigners whatsoever are either in interest so engaged, or in judgment and local knowledge so competent to answer all these purposes, as the natural proprietors of the country.
Burke argues for the inclusion of local proprietors in discussions about France's future, valuing their knowledge and interests.
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