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I shall continue my efforts to procure for the wrongs of our citizens that redress which is indispensable to the continued friendly association of the two Republics.
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gutenberg.orgFranklin Pierce: “I shall continue my efforts to procure for the wrongs of our citizens that redress which is indispensable to the…”
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Pierce commits to seeking justice for U.S. citizens wronged by foreign governments.
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