To place on imported articles which compete with articles that can be manufactured or produced in the United States, such a rate of duty as will secure to our farmers and laborers fair prices, fair wages, and will induce our people to engage in such manufacture and production.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of fair competition for American farmers and laborers through appropriate tariff rates.
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He took strong ground against the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and in 1859 was a competitor with me for the position of speaker, but withdrew in my favor after the first ballot.
That is all we ask, and what we demand at all hazards.
This power in the hands of a few is at this moment the disturbing element in many of our great industries.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
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