Collins said no such thing, by the way - the Treaty was as much an uncomfortable compromise for the Free Staters as itt was totally unacceptable for the Republicans

COLLINS: Now as one of the signatories of the document I naturally recommend its acceptance. I do not recommend it for more than it is. Equally I do not recommend it for less than it is. In my opinion it gives us freedom, not the ultimate freedom that all nations desire and develop to, but the freedom to achieve it.

    Regarding the Anglo-Irish Treaty during a parliamentary debate (Dáil Éireann - Volume T - 19 December, 1921 (DEBATE ON TREATY)

I think I would prefer to rely on the records rather than your continuous blustering.