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Word: permier (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...first glance, such a speech seems hardly appropriate from a conquered nation, and no doubt it will arouse again the comment that Germany considers herself undefeated and that France is right in maintaining her armaments. Permier Poincare is certain to make the most of that suspicion. On the other hand, many are inclined to regard the speech simply as a play to the gallery, the threat of the small boy who offers to beat up the neighborhood and ends by accepting a couple of marbles in complete settlement. In this respect, the move is perhaps reminiscent of the French demands...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONFIDENCE MEN | 3/31/1922 | See Source »

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