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She has sent men who were worthy to be peers of the men who have represented her sister States, and if that be true, they surely have been worthy to be peers in any Senate that was ever gathered upon earth.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar praises the caliber of senators sent by Massachusetts, asserting their worthiness among the best in history.

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