It stands on record on my sole responsibility.
"Since entering the building I have heard that some very important Nationalist representatives are against this course--the Catholic bishops, Mr.Devlin--and others.

I must face the situation--at which I am surprised; and I regret it.
"If I proceeded I should probably carry my point on a division, but the Nationalists would be divided.

Such a division could not carry out the objects I have in view.
"Therefore, I must avoid pressing my motion.

But I leave it standing on the paper.

The others will give their advice.