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We did not win the war, but we won the peace; the peace was Codesa.

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Our Constitution is admired around the world, and it is often said to be one of the best anywhere.

You can have all the rules you like but if the people aren’t willing to stick their necks out it won’t work.

The main issue is what do the mass of our people think.

You can't just depend on precedent. This requires ethical judgment.

Integrity cannot be taken for granted and the ethical principles of these institutions have to be continuously re-examined and reinforced.

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