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The struggle between England and Russia at the present moment is…
Quote byLord Randolph Churchill · 1849–1895
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech in Paddington (6 May 1885), quoted in The Times (7 May 1885), p. 6.
English (original)
The struggle between England and Russia at the present moment is rather analogous to a celebrated struggle which took place some years ago, and which I can just remember, between two individuals in this country—the great fight between Heenan and Sayers.
— Lord Randolph Churchill
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