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I am for "peace, retrenchment, and reform" — the watchword of the…
Quote byJohn Bright · 1811–1889
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech (28 April 1859); this phrase was first used by William IV in his speech from the Throne for the Whig government of Earl Grey (17 November 1830), quoted in The Times (29 April 1859), p. 6.
English (original)
I am for "peace, retrenchment, and reform" — the watchword of the great Liberal party 30 years ago. Whosoever may abandon the cause I shall never pronounce another Shibboleth, but as long as the old flag floats in the air I shall be found a steadfast soldier in the foremost ranks
— John Bright
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