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I think he was unsurpassed in this country in the generation to which he belonged in native gifts of oratory.
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Hoar praises a contemporary orator's exceptional speaking abilities, highlighting his belief in their unmatched talent.
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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.
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