When any practicable scheme to that end is proposed I am ready to examine it on its merits; but we are not considering the best mode of doing the thing, but whether we will recede from the promise made by the law as it stands, as well as refuse all means to execute that promise.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of adhering to existing laws regarding the resumption of a specie standard rather than debating the best methods to achieve it.
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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.
It was settled by this war that we have a country limited in its powers by the constitution of the United States fairly construed.
The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.
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