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We can only look now to the virtue and intelligence of the people, whose potent will can overthrow Presidents, Senators, and majorities.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “We can only look now to the virtue and intelligence of the people, whose potent will can overthrow Presidents, Senators…”
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Sherman expresses faith in the people's ability to challenge and change political leadership.
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