It must not be forgotten that the rules governing this body are founded deep in human experience; that they are the result of centuries of tireless effort in legislative hall, to conserve, to render stable and secure, the rights and liberties which have been achieved by conflict.
He emphasizes the importance of Senate rules as a product of historical struggle for rights and liberties.
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The love of liberty is deeply ingrained into the very life of the Irishman.
Touched by his magic wand, millions of trees now beautify and adorn this magnificent State.
What page in our history tells of deeds so fraught with blessings to the generations of men as the discovery of America?
Unless curbed it will sap the foundation of civilized society.