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But we shall make a worse mistake if, because of the multitude of false and groundless charges against men in high office, we fail to redress substantial grievances or to deal with cases of actual guilt.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar warns against ignoring real issues due to a multitude of false accusations against public figures.

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