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Orange Jacobs: “In debate he rejected all rhetorical ornament, all ostentation and show.”

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In debate he rejected all rhetorical ornament, all ostentation and show.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

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This statement underscores the straightforward and unembellished style of the individual's debate approach.

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