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De Alexander: “It was rather the proud self-confidence of a rugged character which obstacles roused to a higher combative energy.”

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It was rather the proud self-confidence of a rugged character which obstacles roused to a higher combative energy.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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Alexander elaborates on the nature of a leader's confidence and resilience in the face of challenges.

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