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England wanted to get seamen where she could for her navy; and so long as she could violate our flag and carry off as recruits any able-bodied seaman who spoke English, she meant to do it.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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Editor's note · Context
This quote illustrates the lengths to which England would go to maintain its naval strength during conflicts.
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