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“Whatever the lengths to which others may go, His Majesty's Government will never resort to the deliberate attack on women and children and other civilians for purposes of mere terrorism.”

Quote by Neville Chamberlain

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Neville Chamberlain

Neville Chamberlain, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was born on March 18, 1869, and died on November 9, 1940. He is known for his controversial policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany during his tenure. more

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