On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
The very inequality of representation, which is so foolishly complained of, is perhaps the very thing which prevents us from thinking or acting as members for districts.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke controversially suggests that the perceived inequality of representation in Britain might actually prevent representatives from acting solely for their districts.
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