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William Field

Waste of resources must ultimately result in National decay. This subject therefore ought to be dealt with in a sympathetic, inquiring spirit, being entirely non-political and non-sectarian.

William Field

Political constitutions count for much ; but they do not count for everything

The English Constitution is not as binding on the English government as is the Amercan Constitution. In the English system, the government in power can override the constitution although the rarely do so out of respect for the system. In America, the Constitution is much more controlling and hence would be seen to count for more. In many third world countries, the ruler can “suspend” the constitution in a national emergency.

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The ruin of our neighbor is frequently the prelude of approaching disaster to ourselves.

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In many parts of Ireland the breed of cows is so wretched that feeding them involves a certain loss of land.

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William Field

Born: June 27, 1843
Died: April 29, 1935
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William Field was an Irish butcher from Dublin, and a nationalist politician. From 1892 to 1918 he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Dublin St Patrick's, taking his seat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

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