This House will be, as it ever ought to be, anxiously attentive to the inclinations and interests of its constituents; nor do we desire to straiten any of the avenues to the throne, or to either House of Parliament.
Burke emphasizes the importance of the House of Commons being attentive to the needs of its constituents.
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