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I know there has been a great deal of intemperance of language on this subject; but I ask, if it has been used upon our side, has it not been used upon yours?
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I know there has been a great deal of intemperance of language on this subject; but I ask, if it has been used upon our…”
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Sherman points out the use of harsh language in political discourse and calls for reflection.
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