I meant that if the Legislature of Massachusetts were to reelect me, no man should ever have it to say that I had bought my reelection by silence on this question, or concealed my opinion, however extreme it might be, until after election.
Hoar emphasized his commitment to transparency regarding his reelection and opinions on contentious issues.
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