This quote is from a speech made by Joseph Chamberlain in June 1885. See
the third paragraph in the following:
http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Joseph_Chamberlain
As ever
Bob
On Mon, July 16, 2012 20:15, Robert Leeson wrote:
> Does anyone have details about the reference to taxation as the "ransom
> we pay for the security of the property we hold"? (I think it was Lord
> Salisbury but can't find an electronic link).
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