It is always a mistake to threaten unless you mean it, and … - David Lloyd George

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It is always a mistake to threaten unless you mean it, and it is because not merely we threatened, but we meant it, and the Turks knew that we meant it, that you have peace now.

David Lloyd George

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David Lloyd George (17 January 1863 – 26 March 1945) was a British politician, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922.

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Alternative Names: David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor • George David Lloyd • George Lloyd • Earl Lloyd-George • Lord Lloyd-George

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