I would suggest that before we leap into the fire from the frying pan, let us maintain the existing system, keep it simple and come up with a better plan than option 1-B.
Edward Livingston: “I would suggest that before we leap into the fire from the frying pan, let us maintain the existing system, keep it…”
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Discussing the need for a better plan in a legislative context.
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