The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people…

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The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst. ✨ Hansard 10 June 1941, col. 152
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The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst. ✨ Hansard 10 June 1941, col. 152

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