The Committee, impressed by the original justice of these claims and the present obligation of the United States, do not hesitate to recommend their liquidation and payment at an early day, as they would recommend the discharge of a national debt.
He advocates for the prompt payment of claims, likening it to the discharge of a national debt, reflecting a sense of justice.
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