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It expresses no concern for the causes of complaint contained in my letter, or desire to atone for them, nor the smallest intention to pursue a different line of conduct.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke notes the lack of acknowledgment or remorse in a response he received, indicating ongoing issues.
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