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Instead of killing him, the Senate's rejection had swung open a wider door for his entrance to the highest office in the gift of the people.
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This quote suggests that political rejection can sometimes lead to greater opportunities, highlighting the unpredictable nature of political careers.
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Let us agree to put contentions aside and complete our task.
The act and the veto amounted to an appeal to the people, and in an instant the country was on fire.
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