Carolina QuotesThese gentlemen have not had much chance — they did not come here to try this case. They came here to try revealed religion. I am here to defend it and they can ask me any question they please.
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“These gentlemen have not had much chance — they did not come…” William Jennings Bryan. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-194AD7C331. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/194ad7c331
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