To say that anyone can be misled or may be deceived or does not know the contents of this bill is to confess a degree of ignorance that I would not impute to any Senator of the United States or to any Member of Congress.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of understanding the contents of legislative bills among Senators and Congress members.
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I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.
I wrote an adverse report, but it was suppressed in the committee.
They want disunion, and not compromise or conciliation.
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