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One of the best features of the understanding with Russia

is that neither Power has any desire or temptation to exploit the other. We want nothing from Russia, and, as we showed by our action when Russia was threatened by Germany some eighteen months ago, we have not the slightest desire to provoke or to encourage her to warlike courses. Though we were prepared to give her a loyal support if she required it, we feel sure that we are speaking the exact truth when we say that our statesmen here were devoutly thankful that Russia was able to find it consistent with her interests to avoid war. The Entente with her and with France is essentially an Entente for keeping the peace, not for breaking it.

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