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He is entitled to the love and affection of the people of Ohio, and if you have given me this high honor because of my experience, you have not underrated the high qualities, mental and moral, of Governor Foraker.
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Sherman acknowledges the qualities of his competitor, Governor Foraker, deserving of public affection.
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