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I propose, therefore, in a plain way to give you my views on the tariff question, now on trial between the two great political parties of the United States.
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Sherman outlines his intention to discuss the tariff issue, a significant political topic of his time.
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But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.
The policy of this country ought to be to make everything national as far as possible.
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