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All who voted for the bill were either refused a nomination or were defeated by the people at the polls.
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Sherman reflects on the political consequences faced by those who supported a controversial bill.
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Confiscation is not only justified by the laws of war, by the practice of many nations, but it is practiced by our enemies in the most obnoxious way.
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.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
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