02/25/1891
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"The security of our coast cities against foreign attacks should not rest altogether in the friendly disposition of other nations."
"I invoke the diligent and serious attention of Congress to the consideration of these and such other measures as may be presented having the same great end in view."
"We should not collect revenue for the purpose of anticipating our bonds beyond the requirements of the sinking fund."
"The existence of so large an actual and anticipated surplus should have the immediate attention of Congress, with a view to reducing the receipts of the Treasury to the needs of the Government as clos..."