Word: corniglion
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Replace Me." Immediately, the leader of the Gaullists in Laniel's Cabinet objected. "The government is not entitled to sign an agreement which implies effective creation of EDC" protested Edouard Corniglion-Molinier. The Minister of Overseas Territories supported him: "I consider the British terms hollow...
...discourse grew louder, more ill-tempered. Half the ministers were on their feet at once; the several Gaullists and so-called "dissident Gaullists" huddled in a corner to consider whether to withdraw from the Laniel government, which would almost certainly bring it down. Corniglion-Molinier came back to the table and asked for a recess until 5 p.m. so that the matter might be discussed with party leaders. "Not even five minutes!" snapped Bidault. "This text must be signed today, because it must be presented to the House of Commons before it goes on holiday...
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