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Let us here and now put behind us, with the contest to which it belongs, whatever unkindliness of feeling, if there be any at all, that may have been engendered.
Said by
John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

John Sherman emphasizes the importance of moving past any negativity in political contests.

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