The vast object, if it should ever be accomplished, will be interesting in a greater or less degree to all parts of the world; but especially to this continent will accrue its greatest benefits; and to Colombia, Mexico, Central America, Peru, and the United States, more than any other of the American nations.
Sherman highlights the global significance and benefits of the canal project, especially for the Americas.
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Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.
But, sir, I have no hope, while this House is constituted as it is now, of instituting any radical reform.
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I have participated in framing many tariff bills, but have never succeeded in securing one that I entirely approved.
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