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John Morley: “With characteristic frigidity, precision, and confidence, the Irish leader had defined his policy and his expectations.”

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With characteristic frigidity, precision, and confidence, the Irish leader had defined his policy and his expectations.
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John Morley

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Morley describes the Irish leader's clear articulation of his policy and expectations with confidence.

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