John Sherman: “The silver dollar has that intrinsic value which in all periods of our history has made it a favorite coin, not only for…”

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 life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.

Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.

Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…