My strength and weakness grew out of my long service in the House, Senate and cabinet, but, as my chief active work was connected with the financial questions, upon which men of all parties differed widely, I had to encounter the objections of all who were opposed to my views on these questions.
Sherman acknowledges how his extensive political experience influenced both his support and opposition on financial issues.
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