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`` I should, of course '', he said, `` like any other man, be honored and gratified should the Democrats see fit to nominate me.

But I do not have to be bribed by office to be a Democrat.

I have supported the Democratic party in the last five campaigns.

I supported Cleveland three times and Bryan twice.

I intend to support the nominee of the party at St. Louis, whoever he may be ''.