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He said we should have open minds to hear the arguments and the evidence to be introduced, as if it were a solemn trial in a court of justice.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “He said we should have open minds to hear the arguments and the evidence to be introduced, as if it were a solemn trial…”
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Hoar reflected on the importance of maintaining an open mind in judicial matters, likening it to a solemn court trial.
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