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I say that instead of desiring to strike down silver we will likely build it up; and any measure that could be adopted for an international ratio that will not demonetize gold will meet my approbation and favor.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I say that instead of desiring to strike down silver we will likely build it up; and any measure that could be adopted…”
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Sherman expresses his support for measures that would strengthen silver without undermining gold's value.
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During forty years of public life, though many able men have aspired to the office I hold, the people of Ohio, through their general assembly, have preferred me to represent them.
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.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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