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Luang Praditmanutham said: "The term 'through' is not a trivial word, because it is understood in different ways. To make it clearer, certain things should be done. And, in addition, I take this opportunity to state that the drafting of this constitution is unprecedented, because, in drafting laws as previously done, clarity is expected to serve as the criterion, whilst this draft constitution somehow deals with sentiment. It is like what the President of the Subcommittee has explained, that is to say, this section contains a provision which limits the executive power of His Majesty. And as Phraya Nitisat said that the provision of this section should be removed, my opinion is that, when we have [this provision], it indicates our advancement, even though [such a provision as this] does not exist in other countries. And in amending it, if it deals with sentiment, I do not want to hurt [anyone]. As Chaophraya Thammasak said and the House thought that they are willing to choose the sentiment if it is not contrary to the fact, [this is] all right."
Phraya Ratchawangsan said: "There are many types of constitutional administration. In former times when the lord of the land was above the law, he exercised the executive power to direct the governmental affairs of the State by virtue of his own prerogative. Later on, a constitution is founded and an intermediate, sometimes known as State Council, is then established for collaboration, after which the lord of the land is authorised to exercise the power, but through this Council. In fact, the executive power is vested with the lord of the land upon the permission of the people. But the lord
