I maintain that the existing corn laws are bad, because they have given a monopoly of food to the landed interest over every other class and over every other interest in the kingdom.
Joseph HumeIf the corn laws were altered, the British artisan might again be able to subsist by twelve hours' labour, a most desirable event.
Joseph HumeOur people are unemployed and anxious to work for the food which foreigners can give us.
Joseph Hume