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Edmund Burke: “On their part, they assure you formally and publicly, that they will give you nothing in the name of indemnity or…”

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On their part, they assure you formally and publicly, that they will give you nothing in the name of indemnity or security, or for any other purpose.
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Edmund Burke

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Burke points out the formal assurances given that no indemnity or security will be provided.

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