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I came here as a practical man, to talk, not simply on the questio

I came here as a practical man, to talk, not simply on the question of peace and war, but to treat another question which is of hardly less importance – the enormous and burdensome standing armaments which it is the practice of modern Governments to sustain in time of peace. – Richard Cobden

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Treaties of peace, made after war, are entrusted to individuals to negotiate and carry out. – Richard Cobden

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I have been particularly struck with the overwhelming evidence which is given as to the fitness of the natives of India for high offices and employments. – Richard Cobden

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I said it was my feeling that the American people would struggle for peace, and that has since been underscored by the President of these United States. – Paul Robeson

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