While the law stands nothing is left but to execute it, and for one I never would aid to alter the law, except to make it more effective, and would be very willing to retire on this question rather than to surrender.
Sherman advocates for the execution of the law as it stands and expresses his willingness to retire rather than compromise on it.
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Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
The events of the future are beyond the vision of mankind, but I hope our people will be content with internal growth, and avoid the complications of foreign acquisitions.
Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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