Benjamin Harrison actually said...

I am of the opinion that if this appropriation is to stand provision should be made for protecting these tribes against extortionate claims for compensation in procuring action by Congress.

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Message to Congress Regarding the Choctaw and Chickasaw Appropriation

02/16/1892

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