On the record
One thing I may remark, that it appears to me that measures of the gravity of those now before parliament cannot and ought not to be thrust through the House by force of a small majority.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgOne thing I may remark, that it appears to me that measures of the gravity of those now before parliament cannot and ought not to be thrust through the House by force of a small majority.
Morley emphasizes the importance of careful legislative processes for significant measures before parliament.
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