Nothing so important claims our attention, and nothing so clearly presents itself as both an opportunity and a duty--an opportunity to deserve the gratitude of our fellow-citizens, and a duty imposed upon us by our oft-repeated professions, and by the emphatic mandate of the people.
Sherman articulates the dual responsibility of lawmakers to serve the public and fulfill their promises.
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