John Morley: “I do not plead guilty to the indictment for “non-attendance.” I think…”

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I do not plead guilty to the indictment for “non-attendance.” I think that for three months I have been in the House for more hours than the Speaker.

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John Morley

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Morley defends his attendance in the House, asserting his commitment to his duties despite accusations of non-attendance.

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