He will diminish his responsibility, sap the fundamental principles of the government, and become the leader of that party which is about to constitute the majority of the legislature.
Albert Beveridge: “He will diminish his responsibility, sap the fundamental principles of the government, and become the leader of that…”
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Beveridge warns that a leader's actions could undermine governmental principles and shift legislative power.
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