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The man does not live who wishes for peace more than I do; but the outrages committed upon us are beyond human bearing.
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gutenberg.orgThe man does not live who wishes for peace more than I do; but the outrages committed upon us are beyond human bearing.
Beveridge expresses his deep desire for peace while acknowledging the extreme provocations faced by the nation.
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