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George F. Hoar: “However any political antagonist might dislike him, every antagonist must respect him, and nobody could laugh at him.”

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However any political antagonist might dislike him, every antagonist must respect him, and nobody could laugh at him.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar emphasizes the respect that political opponents must have for a strong candidate, regardless of personal dislike.

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