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De Alexander: “He talked to make converts, appealing to his colleagues with a directness well calculated to bring to his side a…”

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He talked to make converts, appealing to his colleagues with a directness well calculated to bring to his side a majority of the waverers.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This statement reflects the speaker's strategic communication style aimed at persuading colleagues during discussions.

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