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Opponents of Mussolini are not moved by his plea that he thinks only of the well-being of Italy.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Opponents of Mussolini are not moved by his plea that he thinks only of the well-being of Italy.”
Editor's note · Context
Laski critiques Mussolini's claims of prioritizing Italy's well-being, suggesting that his opponents see through this facade.
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