But I leave comparison to history, claiming only that I have acted in every instance from a conscientious desire to do what was right, constitutional within the law, and for the very best interests of the whole people.
Sherman defends his actions as being well-intentioned and lawful.
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Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.
Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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