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Is there no latent spark of patriot ardor that the wrongs and indignities of our country will kindle into a flame?
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Sherman questions whether the injustices faced by the nation can ignite a sense of patriotism among its citizens.
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Is it not, therefore, possible to frame a bill which will punish the prominent actors in the rebellion, proclaim amnesty to the great mass of citizens in the seceding states, and separate them from their leader?
But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
That is all we ask, and what we demand at all hazards.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
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