You'd think they'd be bending over backwards to make sure that anybody they brought in at this point was squeaky clean.


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Ah, much deluded! lay aside
Thy threats, and anger misapplied!
Art not afraid with sounds ...
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At this point, it would be premature to make a decision.
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