Our military operations have as their object the defeat of the enemy, and the driving of him from these territories. In order to complete this task, I am charged with the absolute and supreme control of all regions in which British troops operate; but our armies do not come into your cities and lands as conquerors or enemies, but as liberators.

- The Proclamation of Baghdad March 19, 1917

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I'm so glad it all worked out so well.