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His (Washington's) apparent paralysis was the result of balancing two imperatives: his reputation against the survival of the Continental Army.

His (Washington’s) apparent paralysis was the result of balancing two imperatives: his reputation against the survival of the Continental Army.
– Joseph J Ellis

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