John Sherman: “We have got to emphasize our approval by indorsing this administration in the election of the Republican ticket this…”

Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.

The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.

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…

Though my grateful thanks are due to them and have been often expressed, yet I have felt, as they do, that my duty was to the whole country.