Now, the question is as to the time and mode by which this may be brought about, and on this subject no man should be dogmatic, or stand, without yielding, upon a plan of his own, but should be willing to give and take, securing the best expedient that public opinion will allow to be adopted.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of flexibility and compromise in political decision-making.
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You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.
Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
I have participated in framing many tariff bills, but have never succeeded in securing one that I entirely approved.
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