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As the challenges mount, the speaker underscores the necessity for decisive action in the face of opposition. The notion that "butchery must yield to surgery" encapsulates the idea that sometimes difficult decisions must be made for the greater good, while referencing historic surgical practices creates a sense of urgency and gravity around political reforms. It is not merely about winning the fight; rather, it is about sustaining the well-being of the metaphorical "patient"—in this case, the state.