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That action came solely from the belief that Garfield, unlike Hayes, meant to defend his own administration.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “That action came solely from the belief that Garfield, unlike Hayes, meant to defend his own administration.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects the belief that Garfield's commitment to his administration distinguishes him from previous presidents like Hayes.
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