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George F. Hoar: “If preserved in full vigor, and exercised with perfect integrity, every branch will perform its duty.”

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If preserved in full vigor, and exercised with perfect integrity, every branch will perform its duty.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of government branches for effective governance.

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