It is only by a firm, able, and determined opposition-- not yielding to every friendly request, not yielding to every urgent demand, not yielding to every appeal--that we can expect to reform the abuse in the administration of the government.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of strong opposition to government abuses for effective reform.
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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.
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.
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.
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