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In his political action he seemed more anxious to annoy his opponents than to extinguish them.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “In his political action he seemed more anxious to annoy his opponents than to extinguish them.”
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Boutwell critiques a politician's motivations, suggesting a focus on annoyance rather than effective opposition.
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