and as faithful subjects of our king. LORD CHATHAM.

From "Second Speech on Sir Robert Walpole."

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For this great evil some immediate remedy must be provided; and I
confess, my lords, I did hope that his Majesty's servants would not have
suffered so many years of peace to relapse without paying some attention
to an object which ought to engage and interest all. I flattered myself I
should see some barriers thrown up in defense of the constitution; some
impediment formed to stop the rapid progress of corruption. I doubt not
we all agree that something must be done. I shall offer my thoughts,
such as they are, to the consideration of the House; and I wish that
every noble lord that hears me would be as ready as I am to contribute
his opinion to this important service. I will not call my own sentiments
crude and undigested. It would he unfit for me to offer anything to your
lordships which I had not well considered; and this subject, I own, has
not long occupied my thoughts. I will now give them to your lordships
without reserve. LORD CHATHAM.

From "Speech On the State of the Nation."

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We have the freedom and freshness of a youthful nationality. We can
trace out new paths which must be followed by our successors; we have a
right to plant wherever we please the trees under shade of which they
will sit. The independence which we thus enjoy, and the freedom to
originate which we can claim, are in themselves privileges, but