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De Alexander: “If chosen, it will be by the men of character, and if beaten this will be my consolation.”

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If chosen, it will be by the men of character, and if beaten this will be my consolation.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Alexander expresses his belief that character will determine the outcome of a political contest.

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