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Subject to this saving remark, however, I not only admit, but maintain, that our Constitution is full of curious oddities, which are impeding and mischievous, and ought to be struck out.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot acknowledges the presence of oddities in the Constitution that he believes should be eliminated for better governance.
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