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Edmund Burke: As the ancient Catholic religion is to be restored for the body of France, the ancient Calvinistic religion ought to be…

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As the ancient Catholic religion is to be restored for the body of France, the ancient Calvinistic religion ought to be restored for the Protestants, with every kind of protection and privilege.
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Edmund Burke

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Burke advocates for the restoration of the Calvinistic religion for Protestants in France, alongside the Catholic religion.

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