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Ben Harrison

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Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889 to 1893. A member of the Republican Party, he was born on August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio, and later moved to Indiana, where he established his political career. Before his presidency, Harrison served as a United States Senator from Indiana from 1881 to 1887. He was known for his advocacy of protective tariffs and for being the first sitting president to attend a football game, reflecting his interest in American sports and culture.

Quotes by year · 18891893468 total · peak 1890 (181)
1889: 18 quotes1890: 181 quotes1891: 129 quotes1892: 87 quotes1893: 53 quotes
Sep 2, 1892

The notes furnished directly or indirectly by the United States have been the only and the safe and acceptable paper currency of the people.

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Sep 2, 1892

I accept the nomination, and am grateful for the approval expressed by the convention of the acts of the administration.

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Sep 2, 1892

The safety of the Republic is an intelligent citizenship, and the increased interest manifested in the States in education, the cheerfulness with which the necessary taxes are paid by all classes.

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Sep 2, 1892

We may not only hope for, but expect highly beneficial results from this conference, which will now soon assemble.

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Jul 29, 1892

I, Benjamin Harrison, President of the United States, do hereby command all persons engaged in such resistance to the laws and the process of the courts of the United States to cease such opposition and resistance and to disperse and…

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Jul 22, 1892

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit, in reply to the resolution of the Senate passed in executive session on the 21st instant and addressed to the Secretary of State, a report of that officer, with accompanying documents, in…

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Jul 20, 1892

To the Senate and House of Representatives:I herewith transmit, for the information of Congress, a communication from the Secretary of State, forwarding certain bulletins of the American Republics.

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Jul 18, 1892

The effect of this provision will be to bring to the Supreme Court many cases that in my opinion should be finally determined in the intermediate appellate court.

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Jul 18, 1892

I would not suggest that an appeal should be allowed in all cases.

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Jul 18, 1892

I am advised by the Attorney-General that under the Indian-depredations act 8,000 cases, involving an aggregate of damages claimed of about $30,000,000, have already been filed.

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Jun 30, 1892

There can be no doubt that a serious discrimination against our citizens and our commerce exists, and quite as little doubt that this discrimination is not the incident but the purpose of the Canadian regulation.

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Jun 30, 1892

The position taken by this Government, as expressed in my previous communication to the Senate, that the canal tolls and regulations of which complaint has been made are in violation of our treaty with Great Britain, is not shaken, but…

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Jun 30, 1892

It has not seemed to me that this was a case in which we could yield to the suggestion of further concessions on the part of the United States with a view to securing treaty rights for which a consideration has already been given.

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Jun 26, 1892

To the Senate:In response to the resolution of the Senate dated April 6, 1892, directing the Secretary of State to send to the Senate, if not incompatible with the public interests, copies of all commercial agreements made with other…

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Jun 19, 1892

I transmit herewith the report of the Acting Secretary of State on the matter.

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May 29, 1892

I have never seen anywhere a more magnificent expression of patriotism than I have witnessed here.

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May 24, 1892

In accordance with the provisions of section 4119 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, I lay before you for revision a copy of the regulations for the consular courts of the United States in Korea, as decreed by the minister of…

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May 24, 1892

I suggest that in the bill itself, or by a separate joint resolution, suitable expression be given of the public appreciation of this crowning service to the military profession and to his country rendered by General Cullum.

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May 24, 1892

There can be no occasion to urge upon Congress the immediate enactment of a suitable law to carry into effect the patriotic purpose expressed in the will.

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May 20, 1892

I have endeavored to hold up the law as the one single admissible rule of conduct for good citizens.

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