Congress, I am sure, will perceive that the plainest duties and responsibilities of Government are involved in this question, and I doubt not that prompt action may be confidently anticipated when delay must be attended by such fearful hazards.
Pierce calls on Congress to act promptly on military matters due to the serious risks involved.
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