When I took my seat on the 4th of March, 1869, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had a position of power in both Houses of Congress never held by any other State before or since, unless we except that held for a short time in early days by Virginia.
Hoar reflects on Massachusetts' significant political influence during his early career, marking a unique historical moment.
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