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On the recordFebruary 10, 1887
I can not believe that the vast peaceful army of Union soldiers... desire at this time and in the present exigency to be confounded with those who through such a bill... gain a place upon the pension roll through alleged dependence.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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