Workers of France, it is for the freedom of the prisoners that you will go to work in Germany! It is for our country that you will go in large numbers!
Meaning of the quote
This quote is asking French workers to go work in Germany during a difficult time. The politician is telling the workers that by going to work in Germany, they will be helping to free prisoners and also help their own country. The quote encourages the workers to go to Germany in large numbers for these important reasons.
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