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John Sherman: “I do not believe that a tariff framed under the doctrine now announced and proclaimed by the Democratic party in its…”

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I do not believe that a tariff framed under the doctrine now announced and proclaimed by the Democratic party in its national platform can protect and foster our home industries.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman critiques the Democratic party's tariff stance, arguing it cannot support American industries.

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