This standpoint is that of all four Allies in complete reciprocity with ourselves.
"In the second place, I have to point out that I must _politely but definitely decline_ to consider the Point dealing with our internal Government.

We have in Austria _a parliament elected by general, equal, direct and secret ballot_.

There is not a more democratic parliament in the world, and this parliament, together with the other constitutionally admissible factors, has the sole right to decide upon matters of _Austrian internal affairs_.

I speak of _Austria_ only, because I do not refer to _Hungarian_ internal affairs in the _Austrian Delegation_.

I should not consider it constitutional to do so.