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Mason, Gwin, Davis, and most of the Democrats, came to me with frank, open, sympathising words, thus showing that their past prejudices had been buried in the victory they had achieved over me.
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This quote shows a moment of reconciliation and understanding between political opponents, emphasizing the evolution of relationships in politics.
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