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Speaking generally, I am desirous to push forward the argument from the interests of the people more than has hitherto been done. As I have said, I consider it to be our true rule and measure of action, and our observance of it is the one justification for our presence in India.

— Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury

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