In the discharge of this duty I will sweep away all party bias, all pride of opinion, all personal interest, and even the good will of my constituents, if it were necessary; but, fortunately, I believe their opinions concur with my own.
Sherman expresses his commitment to prioritize the public good over personal or party interests in his legislative duties.
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