To compare the speeches of Sir Edward Grey and Kaiser Wilhelm II, we can analyze their tone and content regarding the situation leading up to World War I.
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Germany was to blame for the war. - This statement is unlikely to be agreed upon by both Grey and Wilhelm II, as Kaiser Wilhelm II would generally defend Germany's actions and not accept blame.
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Peace could be easily achieved. - Both leaders likely did not believe that peace could be easily achieved given the tensions and the circumstances at the time.
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Great Britain was to blame for the war. - Similarly, this statement would not be agreed upon as Grey would see Britain as acting in defense of its interests rather than being the cause of the war.
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Europe faced a dangerous crisis. - This statement reflects a mutual recognition of the grave situation in Europe at the time and is likely to be supported by both leaders. Grey acknowledged the dire circumstances and the potential for conflict, while Wilhelm II, in his communications, also recognized the serious tensions.
Therefore, the statement with which both Sir Edward Grey and Kaiser Wilhelm II would likely agree is "Europe faced a dangerous crisis."
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