Mussolini dismisses the idea of sanctions by asserting that the authentic people of France and Britain would be unwilling to risk conflict over sanctions against Italy, highlighting their commitment to their fallen soldiers. He argues that imposing sanctions would go against the sacrifices made during the war and that he would respond with increased military measures. Ultimately, he believes that the nations involved will not support an action that could lead to further bloodshed. ;
Mussolini dismissed the idea of sanctions by claiming that the authentic citizens of France and Britain would not want to risk conflict over them, given the sacrifices of their soldiers. He believed that leaders of these nations would avoid actions that could lead to further bloodshed. Ultimately, he depicted sanctions as an act of war, which he was prepared to resist militarily.
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