Gentlemen, the malicious and groundless Reports which have been spread, make it necessary for me to assure you, that notwithstanding all that has been said, I never have supported, nor ever will support, any Measure which can by any Means be prejudicial to the Protestant Religion, or in any way tend to establish Popery in this Kingdom.

Author: Charles James Fox
Year: 1780
Year evidence: Statement to his constituents after the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots (14 September 1780)
Source: Quotes / 1780s — Statement to his constituents after the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots (14 September 1780)
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