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John Morley: You mean that the new parliament, the first of our democratic constitution, shall begin its difficult and perilous…

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You mean that the new parliament, the first of our democratic constitution, shall begin its difficult and perilous course without the services of a leader who has greater experience and authority than any other man.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of experienced leadership in a new democratic parliament.

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