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If it is false, then you should punish the men who started these charges and you should vindicate the men who have been unjustly arraigned.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “If it is false, then you should punish the men who started these charges and you should vindicate the men who have been…”
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Sherman emphasizes the importance of accountability and justice in response to false accusations.
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