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But the precedent of permitting such a body to be addressed under any circumstances by a person not a member would be a dangerous one, if repeated.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “But the precedent of permitting such a body to be addressed under any circumstances by a person not a member would be a…”
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Hoar warns against the dangers of allowing non-members to address a convention, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary procedure.
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