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@@ -2183,10 +2183,12 @@ GPLv3 that's possible is by default less than a decade.
 These two factors usually cause even new students of GPL to start with GPLv2
 and move on to GPLv3, and this tutorial follows that pattern.
 
-We recognize that, overall, the changes made in GPLv3 have increased the
-complexity of the license. We would have liked to oblige those who have asked
-us for a simpler and shorter GPL, but we had to give priority to making GPLv3
-do the job that needs to be done.
+Overall, the changes made in GPLv3 admittedly \textit{increased} the
+complexity of the license.  The FSF stated at the start of the GPLv3 process
+that they would have liked to oblige those who have asked for a simpler and
+shorter GPL\@.  Ultimately, the FSF gave priority to making GPLv3 do the job
+that needs to be done to build a better copyleft.  Obsession for concision
+should never trump software freedom.
 
 \section{GPLv3~\S0: Giving In On ``Defined Terms''}