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Because we cannot accomplish all that we have agreed to do in a given time, does that relieve us from the necessity of progressing in that direction?
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the importance of making progress even if complete goals cannot be achieved immediately.

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