In dealing with such a question we surely ought to dismiss from our minds all party affinities or prejudices; all local or sectional interests, and all preconceived opinions not justified by existing facts and conditions.
Sherman advocates for a non-partisan approach to the financial question, focusing on facts and conditions.
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I would regard it as a public calamity to have the power of this House placed, directly or indirectly, under the control of this administration.
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Resolved, That the Democratic party will resist all attempts at renewing in Congress, or out of it, the agitation of the slavery question, under whatever shape or color the attempt may be made.
You can arrest this movement, and you alone can do it.
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