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George F. Hoar: “But I think I may fairly claim that I have done my share of the work of the Senate and of the House to the best of my…”

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But I think I may fairly claim that I have done my share of the work of the Senate and of the House to the best of my ability.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar asserts that he has contributed significantly to the work of the Senate and House.

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