By February 1920 Ulster unionist politicians stated again that they would only claim six counties, whereby Long offered the Ulstermen a deal (in return for their votes) 'that the Six Counties ... should be theirs for good ... and no interference with the boundaries ...'.
It was stated by February 1920 Ulster unionist politicians that they would only demand six counties, and in response, Long proposed to the Ulstermen a deal (in exchange for their support) 'that the Six Counties ... should be theirs permanently ... without any disturbance of the boundaries'.