I said to the German Ambassador that, as long as t... -Edward Grey

I said to the German Ambassador that, as long as there was only a dispute between Austria and Serbia alone, I did not feel entitled to intervene; but that, directly it was a matter between Austria and Russia, it became a question of the peace of Europe, which concerned us all.

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Edward Grey, also known as Viscount Grey of Fallodon, was a British statesman who served as the Foreign Secretary during the outbreak of World War I. He played a key role in British foreign policy in the years leading up to the war and was involved in diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of tensions in Europe. Grey's handling of the crisis and his commitment to international diplomacy earned him recognition as an influential diplomat and political figure during a crucial period in world history.

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