I simply asked “will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” I never explicitly promised a reward for the head of Thomas Becket.
So, in conclusion, no quid pro quo, not corrupt, perfect ye olde phone call.
So, in conclusion, no quid pro quo, not corrupt, perfect ye olde phone call.
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Eric Lipton NYT
Corruption requires explict quid pro quo. It is not corrupt to take an action that aligns with the interest of a person who gives you a gift, unless the official action was in direct response to that gift--a bribe. Terms matter. Accuracy and fairness matters. Regardless of what social media wants.
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