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be far less costly than the continuation of our present
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inadequate system.
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And finally, under this Constitution, the legis-
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lature will be in a stronger position than ever before to
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examine the budget thoroughly and effect savings for the
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people of Maryland.
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And, now, may I wish each of you — and this
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worthy document — Godspeed.
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(The Convention arose and applauded. )
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THE PRESIDENT: The Chair recognizes Delegate
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William S. James, Second Vice President of the Convention.
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(Applause)
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DELEGATE JAMES: Mr. President, fellow delegates,
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assembled citizens and guests: I deally, a constitutional
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convention is a gathering of citizens for the purpose of
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conducting a public discussion and adopting the best in
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constitutional thought. All participants in the calling
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and the conduct of this historical convention have been
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inspired by an idealism, which often pervades, but is
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overlooked in our public life, Governor Tawes, in organiz-
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ing the Constitutional Convention Commission, the
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