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Ireland has been called upon to repel the attacks of enemies of no small power, brought upon her by councils in which she has had no share.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke highlights Ireland's struggle against external threats, emphasizing her lack of involvement in the decisions that led to these challenges.
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