Robert Walpole Quotes

IT has been observed by several gentlemen, in vindication of this motion, that if it should be carried, neither my life, liberty, nor estate will be affected.

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• IT has been observed by several gentlemen, in vindication of this motion, that if it should be carried, neither my life, liberty, nor estate will be affected.

  

  Robert Walpole
  • Should
  • Affected
  • Gentlemen