Former legislators held the opinion that they were elected to represent and maintain the interests of their constituents--not to withdraw for the sake of indulging some petulant or romantic impulse because they could not have their own way.
Alexander emphasizes the responsibility of legislators to represent their constituents rather than act on personal whims.
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