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The intense selfishness exhibited by many of those who demanded protection, and the error of those who opposed all protection, were alike to be disregarded.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The intense selfishness exhibited by many of those who demanded protection, and the error of those who opposed all…”
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Sherman critiques both extreme protectionists and those who oppose all forms of protection, advocating for a balanced perspective.
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