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A government cannot afford to disregard the terms of its undertakings even if a violation or neglect does not work harm to anyone.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “A government cannot afford to disregard the terms of its undertakings even if a violation or neglect does not work harm…”
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Boutwell emphasizes the importance of government accountability and honoring commitments.
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