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If the south, rebellious as it is, stands in the way again, we will protect every voter in his right to vote wherever the constitution gives the right to vote.
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Sherman emphasizes the Republican Party's commitment to protecting voters' rights in the South, regardless of the region's rebelliousness.
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We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
But, sir, I have no hope, while this House is constituted as it is now, of instituting any radical reform.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
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