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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· May 18, 1890

But it should not be forgotten that it is possible to travel by land from Washington to the southernmost capital of South America, and that the opening of railroad communication with these friendly States will give to them and to us…

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· May 18, 1890

A willingness is expressed by the War Department that the Department of the Interior should assume control of it.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· May 18, 1890

The creation of new and improved steamship lines undoubtedly furnishes the readiest means of developing an increased trade with the Latin-American nations.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 25, 1890

The general law fixes the limit of 4 per cent upon the last assessment for taxation; this bill extends the limit as to the city of Ogden to 8 per cent.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 25, 1890

If the argument by which this measure is supported is adopted, the conclusion should be a repeal or modification of the general law.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 23, 1890

He should proceed with calmness and moderation, which should always attend a public officer in the execution of his duty.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 23, 1890

He will employ such civil posse as may seem adequate to discourage resistance or to overcome it.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 23, 1890

You will assure the officers of the law and those who have foolishly and wickedly thought to set the law at defiance that every resource lodged with the Executive by the Constitution and the laws will as the necessity arises be employed to…

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 23, 1890

Every resource lodged with the Executive by the Constitution and the laws will as the necessity arises be employed to make it safe and feasible to hold a Federal commission and to execute the duties it imposes.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 20, 1890

In answer to the resolution of the Senate dated March 25 last, in relation to La Abra Silver Mining Company and the distribution or payment of moneys to that corporation on account of the award in its favor by the Mexican Government, I…

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 20, 1890

In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, I return herewith House bill No. 105.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 18, 1890

I remark with pleasure the proposition which will be productive of peace among the American States represented in the conference.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 18, 1890

I take pleasure in the knowledge of the fact that your labors have been brought to a happy conclusion.

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Benjamin Harrison
@benjaminharrison· Republican · IN· Apr 18, 1890

We gave you the other day a review of the small detachment of the American army-not to show you that we have an army, but that we have none; that our securities are lodged with our people and that they are safe.

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