"I am no party man in this matter in any degree; and if I have any objection to the motion it is this, that whereas it is a motion to inquire into the manufacturing distress of the country, it should have been a motion to inquire into manufacturing and agricultural distress"
- Richard Cobden
About this Quote
In this quote, Richard Cobden is revealing his viewpoint on an activity to explore the manufacturing distress of the country. He is making it clear that he is not taking sides in the issue, but he does have an objection to the activity. His objection is that the movement should have consisted of farming distress too, not simply making distress. This suggests that Cobden thinks that farming distress is equally as vital as manufacturing distress and ought to be provided equal interest. He is stressing the need to take into consideration both types of distress when considering the financial situation of the country. This quote highlights Cobden's dedication to fairness as well as equality, and his idea that both manufacturing as well as agricultural distress must be considered when exploring the financial circumstance of the country.
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