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As a young man of pure British descent, some of whose forefathers…

Quote byWilliam Joyce · 1906–1946

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to the University of London Military Education Committee (9 August 1922), as cited in Peter Martland, "Lord Haw Haw: The English voice of Nazi Germany" (The National Archives, 2003), p. 145. UK National Archives KV 2/245/301a..

English (original)

As a young man of pure British descent, some of whose forefathers have held high position in the British army, I have always been desirous of devoting what little capability and energy I may possess to the country which I love so dearly.

— William Joyce

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