He was deeply pained by the unjust attacks and groundless criticism of which he was the subject, but he accepted the adverse judgment of the Senate as a constitutional binding decision of the question, and of that decision he never complained.
Boutwell describes Grant's response to criticism, highlighting his acceptance of the Senate's decision.
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