Frequent and correct lists of the voters in all important questions ought to be procured.

The severest discouragement ought to be given to the pernicious practice of affording a blind and undistinguishing support to every administration.

"Parliamentary support comes and goes with office, totally regardless of the man or the merit." For instance, Wilkes's annual motion to expunge the votes upon the Middlesex election had been uniformly rejected, as often as it was made while Lord North was in power.

Lord North had no sooner given way to the Rockingham Cabinet than the House of Commons changed its mind, and the resolutions were expunged by a handsome majority of 115 to 47.
Administration was omnipotent in the House, because it could be a man's most efficient friend at an election, and could most amply reward his fidelity afterwards.

Against this system Burke called on the nation to set a stern face.