But an individual sense of responsibility on the part of each of us, and a stern determination to perform our duty well, must give us place among those who have added, in their day and generation, to the glory and prosperity of our beloved land.
Sherman speaks to the individual responsibility of lawmakers in contributing to the nation's prosperity.
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Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.
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.
If my life is prolonged I will do all I can to add to the strength and prosperity of the United States, but nothing to extend its limits or to add new dangers by acquisition of foreign territory.
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
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