During Garfield's service in the House he was the leader of its best thought.
Editor's note · Context
Hoar asserts Garfield's leadership in the House, recognizing his influence on legislative thought.
Share
More from George F. Hoar
I am afraid they have of late yielded for a time to one strong temptation and missed an opportunity for still greater glory, that never will come back.
Judge Hoar never doubted that the service of a clean, able, upright Circuit Court, appointed without political influence, and entirely acceptable to the public, was well worth the sacrifice.
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.
What was said helped to arouse public attention, and the masses of the people--always pure and incorruptible--set themselves earnestly and successfully to reform the abuses.





