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George Julian: “Although the ranks of my supporters were constantly recruited and no man ever had more devoted friends, I was obliged…”

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Although the ranks of my supporters were constantly recruited and no man ever had more devoted friends, I was obliged, during all these years, to stand alone as the champion of my cause in debate.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian emphasizes his solitary role as a defender of his beliefs amidst opposition.

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