In this speech I expressed my opinions upon the subject of fraudulent elections, especially in the south, and, while the government has not been able at any time to completely protect the ballot box in several states, the opinions I then expressed are still entertained.
Sherman emphasizes the ongoing issue of fraudulent elections, particularly in the South, highlighting the need for vigilance in protecting the electoral process.
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Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
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