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In truth, the principal peculiarity of the House of Commons in financial affairs is nowadays not a special privilege, but an exceptional disability.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot highlights that the House of Commons faces a unique challenge in financial matters, which he describes as a disability rather than a privilege.
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