The Anglo-Saxon genius for parliamentary government asserted itself; there was a great deal of talk and no decisive action. (H. G. Wells)

The Anglo-Saxon genius for parliamentary government asserted itself; there was a great deal of talk and no decisive action.

H. G. Wells

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