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![“We are really doing our very best. There are no doubt many mistakes and shortcomings. A lot of things are done none too well. Some things that ought to be done have not yet been done...[But Britain's effort has] justly commanded the wonder and admiration of every friendly nation in the world.” quote by Winston Churchill](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/9a8/winston-churchill-95_admiration_we-are-really-doing-our-very-best-there_496869.jpg)
