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He lacked the genius of Hamilton, the scholarly, refined integrity of Jay, and the statesmanship of both; but he was by odds the strongest, ablest, and most astute man of his party in the State.
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This quote compares the individual to notable figures, acknowledging his strengths despite lacking certain qualities they possessed.
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