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George F. Hoar: “Obedience to this clear mandate of Constitutional duty was not in the least inconsistent with a faithful and vigorous…”

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Obedience to this clear mandate of Constitutional duty was not in the least inconsistent with a faithful and vigorous use of all the other powers which were lodged in his hands by the Constitution for securing the rights of the colored people, or the purity and integrity of National elections.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar argues that fulfilling constitutional duties does not conflict with protecting civil rights and election integrity.

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