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During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed…
Quote byJoseph Chamberlain · 1836–1914
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech in Birmingham (4 August 1884), quoted in "The House of Lords: A handbook for Liberal speakers, writers and workers" (Liberal Publication Department, 1910), p. 96.
English (original)
During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed one iota to popular liberties or popular freedom, or done anything to advance the common weal; but during that time it has protected every abuse and sheltered every privilege.
— Joseph Chamberlain
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