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On the recordFebruary 16, 1881
The prospect of an early international conference, promising valuable results in accordance with the interests of this country, is such that I recommend to the immediate attention of Congress an appropriation providing for the proper representation of this Government at such conference.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

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