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George Julian: “I was so perfectly swallowed up in my work and dominated by the singleness of my purpose, that I took no thought of…”

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I was so perfectly swallowed up in my work and dominated by the singleness of my purpose, that I took no thought of anything else; and the vigor of my invective in dealing with the scurrilous attacks of my assailants was very keenly realized, and, I believe, universally acknowledged.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian emphasizes his intense focus and determination in his work, acknowledging the impact of his responses to attacks.

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