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Richard Cobden

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 susta

Richard Cobden

Peace

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Richard Cobden is emphasizing that his purpose is not only to discuss peace and war but also to address the significant issue of large, costly military forces maintained by modern governments. He suggests that these standing armies are a heavy burden and deserve serious consideration alongside the topic of peace.

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