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But, sir, am I on that account to indulge my individual resentment in the prostration of my private and political adversary?
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “But, sir, am I on that account to indulge my individual resentment in the prostration of my private and political…”
Editor's note · Context
This rhetorical question reflects a commitment to integrity and the avoidance of personal vendettas in political discourse.
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