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Whitelaw Reid: I have thought there was encouragement for nations as well as for individuals in remembering the sobering and steadying…

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I have thought there was encouragement for nations as well as for individuals in remembering the sobering and steadying influence of great responsibilities suddenly devolved.
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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid reflects on the positive impact that significant responsibilities can have on nations and individuals alike.

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