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I believe it is possible to select some well-known man, who has carefully studied the subject of revenue collection, and could bring to the task executive skill, experience, and sound business and political sagacity, and that such a nomination could be confirmed.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman believes it is feasible to nominate a qualified individual for revenue collection who possesses the necessary skills and experience.

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