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I have considered only my present duty in relation to the questions immediately before me.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “I have considered only my present duty in relation to the questions immediately before me.”
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Boutwell emphasizes the importance of focusing on current responsibilities rather than past actions.
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