John Sherman said "The route by Lake Nicaragua was early regarded by the American people as the only adequate, efficient and practicable passage." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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The route by Lake Nicaragua was early regarded by the American people as the only adequate, efficient and practicable passage.

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Sherman advocates for the Lake Nicaragua route as the most viable option for the canal.

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