“Our Scottish theory ... is that every country has need of Scotchmen, but that Scotland has no need of the citizens of any other country.”
Quote by Arthur Balfour
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Arthur Balfour
Arthur Balfour was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, born on July 25, 1848, and died on March 19, 1930. He was an important figure in British politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his contributions to fiscal and foreign policy. more
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