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His speech ... was devoid of argument, method or consistency--but was replete with invective & even vulgarity....
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “His speech ... was devoid of argument, method or consistency--but was replete with invective & even vulgarity....”
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Beveridge describes a speech that lacked coherence but was filled with harsh language and insults.
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