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The Origins of Contemporary France
Volume 4 (of 6)

CHAPTER I
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"It is now a fortnight since you demanded a Constitution.

Very well, here it is....

Respect for persons and property is amply secured in it.

Yes, more definitely than in any other constitution.

Does it provide for its own revision?
Yes, for in six weeks, we can convoke the primary assemblies and express our desire for the reform that may appear necessary .-- Will the popular wish be respected?
Yes, the people then will make definitive laws."] [Footnote 1112: Guillon de Montleon, I., 282, 309 .-- Buchez et Roux, XXVIII, 356, 357 (Journal de Lyon Nos.


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