John Sherman: “I did not conceal my opposition to the tariff sections of the revenue…”

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I did not conceal my opposition to the tariff sections of the revenue bill.

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Sherman openly opposed the tariff sections of a revenue bill, reflecting his stance on economic policy.

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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.

It was settled by this war that we have a country limited in its powers by the constitution of the United States fairly construed.

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.

Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.

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John Sherman: “I did not conceal my opposition to the tariff sections of the revenue bill.”