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There is, therefore, no immediate necessity for these vast powers.
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Sherman argues that there is no urgent need for the extensive powers being discussed.
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But, sir, I have no hope, while this House is constituted as it is now, of instituting any radical reform.
But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
Let us, my friends, unite in electing him President of the United States.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
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