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प्रश्न
Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
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उत्तर
‘I don’t remember’ were the three words which Gresham wanted Baldwin to say when technical questions on misappropriation of funds are asked in the court. Gresham offered one hundred thousand dollars in hot cash to say them. But Baldwin did not want to do that dishonest and dishonorable thing.
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