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Among the highest duties of the Government is that to afford firm, sufficient, and equal protection to all its citizens, whether native born or naturalized.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

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Grant highlights the government's duty to protect all citizens equally, regardless of their origin.

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