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I am glad to say that in this contest I have held, in my language and in my heart, the highest feelings of respect and honor for the gentleman who was my competitor, and who is now before you.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I am glad to say that in this contest I have held, in my language and in my heart, the highest feelings of respect and…”
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Sherman expresses respect for his competitor in the senatorial race.
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