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This representation in the Senate gives these groups of states a very decided advantage in tariff legislation.
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Sherman argues that certain states have an advantage in tariff legislation due to their representation in the Senate.
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But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
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