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I came here, sir, as a Virginian, to represent my people, not to represent the Democracy for which you stand.
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Sherman emphasizes his commitment to representing his constituents over party loyalty.
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Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
This power in the hands of a few is at this moment the disturbing element in many of our great industries.
Let us, my friends, unite in electing him President of the United States.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
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