Answer:
A AND B
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He is alluding to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
Answer:
euphemism
Explanation:
downsizing is a more "polite" or less harsh word to stand for layoffs or firing staff
For #2, he reacted that way because it's his view and he says "after all the stuff she said about you?"