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“I am a man of peace. I am longing and working and praying for peace, but I will not surrender the safety and security of the British constitution. You placed me in power eighteen months ago by the largest majority accorded to any party for many, many years. Have I done anything to forfeit that confidence? Cannot you trust me to ensure a square deal to secure even justice between man and man?”

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Stanley Baldwin

Sir Stanley Baldwin was a prominent British politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was a key figure in the Conservative Party in the early 20th century and served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1915 to 1923, known for his steady political style and foreign policy. more

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