Accepting Quote by Thomas D'Arcy McGee
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“Everything we did was done in form and with propriety, and the result of our proceedings is the document [the Quebec Resolutions] that has been submitted to the imperial government as well as to this house and which we speak of here as a treaty. And that there may be no doubt about our position in regard to that document we say, question it you may, reject it you may, or accept it you may, but alter it you may not.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Quebec Resolutions Presentation, 1864
The speaker asserts that the presented document is final and unchangeable, inviting acceptance or rejection but forbidding alteration.
In simple terms: The document is final; you can accept or reject it, but not change it.
Key Takeaway
Respect the document’s integrity; do not try to modify it.
Themes
politics
law
sovereignty
negotiation
Mood
formal
determined
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debate
- legislative voting
- diplomatic negotiations
Key Concepts
constitutional law
treaty law
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Should a treaty be immutable?
- How to balance flexibility with legal certainty?
A Different Perspective
The rigidity may hinder necessary reforms or compromises.
