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Such trust and confidence reposed in me by the people of Ohio, through their chosen representatives, imposes upon me an obligation of duty and honor, more sacred than any words or promises can create.
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Sherman articulates the weight of responsibility that comes with public trust, a principle in democratic governance.
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