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Gladstone was as little disposed as Chatham or Palmerston to shrink from the defence of the legitimate rights or obligations of his country.
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John Morley
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Morley emphasizes Gladstone's commitment to defending Britain's rights and obligations, likening him to historical figures like Chatham and Palmerston.
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