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George F. Hoar: “When Freedom, Righteousness and Justice were on his side he considered himself in the majority.”

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When Freedom, Righteousness and Justice were on his side he considered himself in the majority.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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This statement reflects the belief that moral righteousness is more important than popular opinion.

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