So that, even if the nomination were presented to me with a unanimous feeling in this convention, yet I would feel bound, by a feeling of personal honor, which is the higher law, especially among Republicans, to decline.
Sherman emphasized that even with unanimous support, his personal honor would compel him to decline the nomination.
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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…
Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
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