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.

Context

Message to Congress Regarding the Choctaw and Chickasaw Appropriation

02/16/1892

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