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De Alexander: “He had the promise of the future in him, a capacity for action, a ready sympathy with men of all classes, occupations…”

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He had the promise of the future in him, a capacity for action, a ready sympathy with men of all classes, occupations, and interests, and he saw rays of light where others looked only into darkness.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote reflects the potential and optimism seen in a leader during challenging times.

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