You know, that as early as 1830 in my speech on Foote's resolution, I drew upon me the anger of enemies, and a regret of friends by what I said against slavery, and I hope that from that day to this my conduct has been consistent.
Hoar reflects on his early opposition to slavery and his consistent stance since then.
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One of the virtues of General Sheridan was that he knew when to act without orders.
He would undoubtedly have taken a very high place in the public and official life of his generation if he had found himself in accord with either of the great political parties.
A complete system of education at the National charge was an essential element of the reconstruction policy.
But I confess I like to leave on record, if I may, some evidence which will contradict the charge so constantly made by critics near home, that I am a man of intense partisan and personal bitterness.
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