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Ben Harrison: It was given in a generous spirit, and I think the result of it has been that our relations with that brave people…

On the recordFebruary 7, 1893
It was given in a generous spirit, and I think the result of it has been that our relations with that brave people, whose history is so full of martial achievements and prowess, as well as with the sister Republics of South America, are more friendly.
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Ben Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Remarks on Receiving the Riggin Statuette

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