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George F. Hoar: “Further, I want to state and advocate my opinions in the face of day, and you may be sure that I shall do this without…”

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Further, I want to state and advocate my opinions in the face of day, and you may be sure that I shall do this without flinching before anybody's threats or anybody's displeasure or indignation.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar expresses his commitment to openly advocating for his beliefs despite potential backlash.

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