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But the man who proposes to decree the two Gauls to the two consuls would
return both these men in their provinces. But he who proposes to decree them
one of the Gauls and either Syria
or Macedonia still would retain one
of these men; and while they are both equal in wickedness, he proposes to
make their future condition unequal. No, I will make them, says he,
praetorian provinces in order that Piso and Gabinius may have successors
appointed immediately. Yes; if you are allowed to do so. For then the
tribune will be able to intercede with his veto; but at present he cannot do
so. Therefore I myself who now propose to decree to the consuls who are to
be elected Syria and Macedonia, am prepared also to make them
praetorian provinces, in order that the praetors may have their provinces
for a year, and that we may see those men among us as soon as possible whom
we cannot see at all with any equanimity.
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M. Tullius Cicero. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, literally translated by C. D. Yonge, B. A. London. George Bell & Sons, York Street, Covent Garden. 1891.
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