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On the recordFebruary 21, 1897
I am not willing, even by inaction, to be charged with acquiescence in what appears to be such an entire departure from the principle, as well as sentiment, connected with reasonable pension legislation.
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Orestes Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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