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We insist upon it, that every man under the authority of this country is bound to obey its laws.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “We insist upon it, that every man under the authority of this country is bound to obey its laws.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke insists on the obligation of all individuals under British authority to adhere to its laws, highlighting the principle of rule of law.
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