He gained a reputation for, in Hemingway's phrase for bravery, showing grace under fire.

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He did though go out of his way to praise his party for their resilience and grace under fire.

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Mr Clegg acknowledged the party had been "vilified" by both the left and the right and paid tribute to members' "resilience" and "grace under fire".

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