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My friends, in the light of present-day developments let me say right away that
I do not regard existing conditions likely. On the contrary, I have always
regarded them as subjects of the gravest responsibility and shall ever continue
to do so. Indeed, I will go further and state quite categorically that I am more
than sensible of the (exact) definition of the precise issues which are at this
very moment concerning us all. We must build, but we must build surely. Hear,
hear! - Let me say just this: If any part of what I am saying is challenged,
then I am more than ready to meet such a challenge. For I have no doubt
whatsoever that whatever I may have said in the past, or what I am saying now,
is the exact, literal and absolute truth as to the state (?) of the case. - Hear,
hear! -I put it to you that this is not the time for vague promises of
better things to come. For, if I were to convey to you a spirit of false
optimism, then I should be neither fair to you nor true to myself. But does this
mean, I hear you cry, that we can no longer look forward to the future that is
to come? Certainly not! Voice from the audience: What about the workers?
“What about the workers?”; indeed sir! Grasp, I beseech you, with both hands
[Aside: I’m so sorry, I beg your pardon, madam.] the opportunities that
are offered. Let us assume a bold front and go forward together. Let us carry
the fight [noise of a blow being struck] against ignorance to the
four corners of the earth because it is a fight which concerns us all. Now,
finally my friends, in conclusion, let me say just this: [BIG SILENCE !!!]
Peter Sellers
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