Political Quotes

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If any man wishes to read me out of the pale of that communion, let him begin, here, now, on the spot, and we will see who goes out first.
Said by
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar challenges anyone who would exclude him from the Whig Party, asserting his commitment.

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