The government would pretty certainly refuse a select committee, and what would be the advantage to him in the minds of persons inclined to think him guilty, of making a demand which he knew beforehand would be declined?
Morley questions the strategic value of demanding a select committee when the outcome is likely predetermined.
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True merit once resigned, No trick nor feint will serve as well.
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