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We have more people of Irish descent in the United States than now live in Ireland, and they have done their full part in our development, not only as laborers, but in all the walks and professions of life.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “We have more people of Irish descent in the United States than now live in Ireland, and they have done their full part…”
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Sherman highlights the significant contribution of Irish Americans to the United States.
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