On the record
It is supreme within the powers delegated to it; and it is provided with ample authority to protect itself against foreign or domestic enemies.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sherman emphasizes the government's authority and its responsibility to protect itself from threats.
Share
More from John Sherman
This power in the hands of a few is at this moment the disturbing element in many of our great industries.
Some of you broke down the only political organization that could compete with us, and thus gave us an easy victory.
I wrote an adverse report, but it was suppressed in the committee.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
Other voices in this conversation
