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#22165 03/12/01 03:28 PM

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Dear Faldage: How about a discussion of the correct usage of "will" and "shall". In the Churchill quote, it seems to me that "I shall not put" is weak, and "I will not put" is stronger, indicating volition, where "shall" is simple futurity.

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