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I believe that if you abolish the Corn-law honestly, and adopt Free…

Quote byRichard Cobden · 1804–1865

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech in Manchester (15 January 1846).

English (original)

I believe that if you abolish the Corn-law honestly, and adopt Free Trade in its simplicity, there will not be a tariff in Europe that will not be changed in less than five years to follow your example.

— Richard Cobden

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