Our partial state of isolation is our greatest strength, our varied resources and productions are our greatest wealth, and unity in national matters, independence in local matters, are the central ideas of our system of government.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of national unity and local independence as core principles of American governance.
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This power in the hands of a few is at this moment the disturbing element in many of our great industries.
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.
Nothing is wanting but cultivation to make this a most delightful country.
How can we avert a calamity at which humanity and civilization shudder?
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