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John Morley: “In words of vital importance, they said, “We must leave it for politicians to discuss, and for statesmen to determine…”

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In words of vital importance, they said, “We must leave it for politicians to discuss, and for statesmen to determine, in what respects the present laws affecting land in Ireland are capable of improvement.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of political discourse regarding land laws in Ireland.

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