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I kept cool, but asserted very positively that I did use the exact words reported, and in proof of my statement I appealed to a number of my friends, who sustained me by their distinct and positive recollections.
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Julian defends his integrity by asserting that he accurately reported the words in question, supported by witnesses.
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