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What does it mean?
Blair asserts he would never harm the country or act improperly.
In plain terms
I would never harm the country.
What can you take from it?
Maintain personal integrity in public service.

Where it applies

  • political defense
  • public statement

Putting it to work

  • assert personal ethics

Questions to consider

  • How is trust built?
  • What proves integrity?

Another view

Actions speak louder than self-assessments.

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