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John Sherman: “I intend to answer them generally that, if elected, I would consider it the highest honor and I would then accept and…”

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I intend to answer them generally that, if elected, I would consider it the highest honor and I would then accept and serve.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman expresses his honor and commitment to serve if elected, highlighting the significance of public service.

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