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Any attempt by Congress to force this constitution upon the people of Kansas will be an effort to substitute the will of a small minority for that of an overwhelming majority of the people.
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Sherman argues against Congress imposing the Lecompton constitution on Kansas, emphasizing the will of the majority.
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