Edmund Burke: “Ireland has been called upon to repel the attacks of enemies of no…”

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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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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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Edmund Burke: “Ireland has been called upon to repel the attacks of enemies of no small power, brought upon her by councils in which…”