Proposal prologue (1,3)

I believe the answer is:

i say

(Other definitions for i say that I've seen before include "Blimey!" , "Dear me!" , "That is surprising!" , "Comment from protestor" , "Good heavens!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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