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I must claim entire and absolute liberty to answer that question as I may think right.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgI must claim entire and absolute liberty to answer that question as I may think right.
Morley emphasizes the importance of having the freedom to respond to political questions as he sees fit.
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