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He was, perhaps, the greatest man of intellectual force of his time, but he had faults which the people could not overlook.
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Sherman acknowledges Webster's significant intellectual contributions while also noting his shortcomings that affected public perception.
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He took strong ground against the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and in 1859 was a competitor with me for the position of speaker, but withdrew in my favor after the first ballot.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
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I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.
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