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There are ideas in it which, while meeting the views of a majority, taken separately will be opposed by others.
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gutenberg.orgThere are ideas in it which, while meeting the views of a majority, taken separately will be opposed by others.
Sherman points out that while the bill may have majority support, it contains ideas that will face opposition from others.
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