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George Julian: “Their party intolerance would know no bounds, and I was not unmindful of its power; but there was no way of escape, and…”

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Their party intolerance would know no bounds, and I was not unmindful of its power; but there was no way of escape, and with a sad heart, but an unflinching purpose, I resolved to face the consequences of my decision.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian acknowledges the challenges he faced due to party intolerance after his political decision.

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