...throughout all the various phases of his extraordinary career. " For the first time in my life I am permitted to raise my voice in France, and to speak freely to Frenchmen An opportunity however is afforded me of explaining to my fellow-countrymen my past conduct, my intention,...

...following statement : — ' For the first time in my life I am at last able to make my voice heard in France, and to speak freely to Frenchmen. In spite...guards who surround me, in spite of the accusations to which I have just listened, in finding myself within the walls of the Senate, in the " MOD Dieu...

...having asked permission to speak, read a somewhat lengthy declaration, which opened thus : " For the first time in my life, I am at last permitted to raise...that I need to justify myself, or that you can be my judges. A solemn occasion is afforded me to explain to my fellow citizens my conduct, my intentions,...

...read a short written statement in his defence. He began: " For the first time in my life I am allowed to raise my voice in France and to speak freely to Frenchmen." Towards the end of his address he said: "A last word, gentlemen. I represent before you a principle,...