M. Thiers at the Tribune (H. Martin, Popular History of France, t.7, 1885, p.161)

"M. Thiers took the floor, amidst interruptions, shouts and insults from the right. He protested that, once war had been declared, no one would be more eager than he to give the government the means to make it victorious. - But," he said, "is it up to the Ministry alone to declare war? Shouldn't we, too, have a say? And before we do, don't we need a moment's reflection?... History, France and the world are watching us. The death of thousands of men and the fate of our country depend on the decision you are about to make. (Interruptions). - Remember March 6, 1866! You refused me the floor then too. (That was when he was proposing to stop Prussia before Sadowa): This memory should inspire you with the desire to listen to me! (clamors)...""