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Therefore, any measure that is adopted ought to be so moderate, pursuing such a middle course, such a middle ground, that it will give satisfaction to the country.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Therefore, any measure that is adopted ought to be so moderate, pursuing such a middle course, such a middle ground…”
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Sherman advocates for a moderate approach in legislation to ensure it satisfies the country as a whole.
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