>> Possibly the most significant sentence in the statement.
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>> I consider that to be not unreasonable.
How about
I briefly attended such gatherings to thank them for their service—which I believe is
>> one of the essential duties of leadership, and is particularly important when people need to
>> feel that their contributions have been appreciated—and to keep morale as high as possible, but reminded them we, in government, need to set an example about the draconian measures we have had to enforce on the people we represent, so asked them to please disperse with my thanks.
Me I would have said
Guys, I knows times are rubbish right now, and you have all been working your socks off for which I thank you. But seriously, can you imagine how much crap we would be in if this got out, so off you go to your homes, and we will all have a good party when things get back to normal
Last edited by: Zero on Fri 10 Jun 22 at 17:04
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