Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context (see options)? 

Context:

With the exception of a limitation which illustrates the distinction between forever on the one hand and a definite number on the other, is there any limitation in the clause? Does the promotion, does the preambular recitation of promotion as such place a limit on it?

Hypothesis: promotion has a r
Options are:
1). Yes.
2). It's impossible to say.
3). No.