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John Morley: “Is any Power at this time of day warranted in assuming this comprehensive obligation?”

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Is any Power at this time of day warranted in assuming this comprehensive obligation?
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John Morley

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Morley questions whether any nation can justifiably take on broad obligations in the current political climate.

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