We seek to maintain the dignity and authority of the United States only because we wish always to keep our great influence unimpaired for the uses of liberty, both in the United States and wherever else it may be employed for the benefit of mankind.
Address to a Joint Session of Congress on the Tampico Incident
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I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.
A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…
In my opinion the legislation proposed is not in the public interest and is objectionable.
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