There is another obligation which we, as Republicans, cannot ignore without being false to our party pledges, and that is to use every legal means to secure all citizens their constitutional rights and privileges as such, without respect to race and color.
Sherman asserts the Republican party's commitment to securing constitutional rights for all citizens, regardless of race.
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