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If he wants legislation to aid his policy he can obtain that legislation; he can carry out that policy.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “If he wants legislation to aid his policy he can obtain that legislation; he can carry out that policy.”
Editor's note · Context
Bagehot points out that the English Premier can effectively pursue their policy goals through legislative support.
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