Political Quotes

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There never was a time in the history of this government, from the time the constitution was framed to this hour, when there was less party spirit among the mass of the people of the United States.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman reflects on the current political climate, noting a decrease in partisan fervor among the general populace.

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