The Congo state is certainly not a business, if it gathers ivory on some of it's lands, that is only to lessen its deficits. (Leopold II of Belgium)

The Congo state is certainly not a business, if it gathers ivory on some of it's lands, that is only to lessen its deficits.

Leopold II of Belgium

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