John Sherman: “It was the best thing to nominate Benjamin Harrison and the next thing…”

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It was the best thing to nominate Benjamin Harrison and the next thing to do would be to elect him.

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Sherman emphasizes the importance of nominating Benjamin Harrison for the presidency.

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John Sherman: “It was the best thing to nominate Benjamin Harrison and the next thing to do would be to elect him.”