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Our tariff bill is unfortunate in being launched at this time, as it will be made the scape-goat of all difficulties.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Our tariff bill is unfortunate in being launched at this time, as it will be made the scape-goat of all difficulties.”
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Sherman reflects on the political implications of the timing of a tariff bill during a crisis.
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The events of the future are beyond the vision of mankind, but I hope our people will be content with internal growth, and avoid the complications of foreign acquisitions.
Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.
If my life is prolonged I will do all I can to add to the strength and prosperity of the United States, but nothing to extend its limits or to add new dangers by acquisition of foreign territory.
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
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