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All the art of which he was master found expression in every sentence, polished and balanced with rhetorical skill, and delivered with the emphasis and inflection of a great orator.
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This quote highlights the rhetorical skill and artistry of Conkling's speeches, emphasizing his oratorical prowess.
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