On the record
First, That Great Britain is likely to take a more fair and equal part in the alliance than the other powers, as having less of crossing interest or perplexed discussion with any of them.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke suggests that Great Britain has a unique position in alliances due to fewer conflicting interests.
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