John Morley: “The law, when at length it became law, effected the national purpose…”

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The law, when at length it became law, effected the national purpose with extraordinary thoroughness and precision.

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Morley highlights the effectiveness and precision of a law once it was enacted, emphasizing its national significance.

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John Morley: “The law, when at length it became law, effected the national purpose with extraordinary thoroughness and precision.”