On March 22, 1775, the British Parliament was in turmoil over how to deal with the growing unrest in the American colonies. In this historic speech, renowned statesman Edmund Burke argued passionately for a policy of conciliation, urging his fellow legislators to seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis. His eloquent words are a testament to the power of reason and diplomacy, and his insights are as relevant today as they were over 200 years ago. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.