John Sherman: “And we are not bound to technical definitions of crimes and misdemeanors.”

If my life is prolonged I will do all I can to add to the strength and prosperity of the United States, but nothing to extend its limits or to add new dangers by acquisition of foreign territory.

What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.

The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.

Though my grateful thanks are due to them and have been often expressed, yet I have felt, as they do, that my duty was to the whole country.