Germany is the power in whose strength, prosperity, and vigorous government, Europe has the most vital interest, because she is the Power best able from her position to deal with Russia. (John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn)

Germany is the power in whose strength, prosperity, and vigorous government, Europe has the most vital interest, because she is the Power best able from her position to deal with Russia.

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn

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