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Whatever may be the consequences, I will insist on preserving the unity of the states, and all the states, without exception and without regard to consequences.
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Sherman emphasizes the importance of preserving the unity of the states regardless of the consequences.
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What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
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