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George F. Hoar: “Gladstone showed his power of elevating the discussion to a lofty plane, which his opponent never reached, although…”

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Gladstone showed his power of elevating the discussion to a lofty plane, which his opponent never reached, although Disraeli launched at him many a keen shaft from below.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar admires Gladstone's ability to elevate discussions beyond the reach of his opponents, particularly Disraeli.

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