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He frequently allowed his fierce indignation to get the better of his tongue.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He frequently allowed his fierce indignation to get the better of his tongue.”
Editor's note · Context
This reflects on the character of DeWitt Clinton, highlighting his emotional responses in political discourse.
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