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All other nations classified as civilized seek, like the United States, by tariff laws, not only to secure revenue, but to protect and foster domestic industries.
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Sherman points out that civilized nations use tariffs to both generate revenue and protect local industries.
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How can we avert a calamity at which humanity and civilization shudder?
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.
But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
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