I accept the office as a trust to be performed under the active vigilance of political adversaries and the partial scrutiny of friends, but with the sole object of promoting the honor and prosperity of the United States.
Sherman emphasizes his commitment to serving the United States with integrity and vigilance.
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The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.
The events of the future are beyond the vision of mankind, but I hope our people will be content with internal growth, and avoid the complications of foreign acquisitions.
Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.
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