On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
But an hour from an uninteresting speaker would be a great infliction.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In a discussion about proposed reforms to parliamentary debate rules, this observation critiques the idea of limiting speeches by time.
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