Original sentence: "  These statements are often abbreviated as, "If drafted, I will not run; if nominated, I will not accept; if elected, I will not serve."Sherman(esque) statement" or "Sherman speech" is American political jargon for a clear and direct statement, by a potential candidate, indicating that he or she will not run for a particular elected position
Edited sentence: "  These statements are often abbreviated as "If drafted, I will not run; if nominated, I will not accept; if elected, I will not serve."Sherman(esque) statement" or "Sherman speech" is American political jargon for a clear and direct statement by a potential candidate indicating that he or she will not run for a particular elected position