We do believe that Congress has the power to prohibit slavery in the territories; and whenever the occasion offers, whenever the proper time arrives, whenever the question arises, we are in favor of exercising that power, if necessary, to prevent the extension of slavery into free territory.
Sherman expresses his belief in Congress's authority to prohibit slavery in U.S. territories.
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