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The President is the victim of a crime committed without excuse or palliation, in a time of profound peace and prosperity, not aimed at him as an individual, but at him as the President of the United States.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The President is the victim of a crime committed without excuse or palliation, in a time of profound peace and…”
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Sherman condemns the assassination attempt on the President, emphasizing its unjust nature.
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