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Indeed, to the Executive Department of the Government, Congress, even in its regular sessions, is a guest whose coming is not welcomed with half the heartiness with which its departure is speeded.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “Indeed, to the Executive Department of the Government, Congress, even in its regular sessions, is a guest whose coming…”
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Blaine reflects on the general sentiment of Congress regarding its relationship with the Executive branch.
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