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George F. Hoar: “But the people respected them, and chose them because they deemed them worthy, and the persons so chosen endeavored to…”

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But the people respected them, and chose them because they deemed them worthy, and the persons so chosen endeavored to deserve the public confidence.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar emphasizes the importance of public confidence in elected officials.

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