The whole of this history will serve to demonstrate that all attempts, which in their original system or in their necessary consequences tend to the distress of India, must, and in a very short time will, make themselves felt even by those in whose favor such attempts have been made.
Burke argues that detrimental policies towards India will eventually impact those who benefit from them.
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