The ruling Jacobins insist upon it, that even the wars which they carry on with so much obstinacy against all nations are made to prevent the poor from any longer being the instruments and victims of kings, nobles, and the aristocracy of burghers and rich men.
Burke argues that Jacobins claim their wars are for the benefit of the poor, while actually serving their own ambitions.
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