"Why on earth do we want closer connection with England? We have little in common with English people except our language. We are fast becoming an entirely different people."

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"Why on earth do we want closer connection with England? We have little in common with English people except our language. We are fast becoming an entirely different people."

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"Why on earth do we want closer connection with England? We have little in common with English people except our language. We are fast becoming an entirely different people."

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