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It is not probable that public affairs will ever again receive attention from me further than as a citizen of the Republic, always taking a deep interest in the honor, integrity, and prosperity of the whole land.
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Grant expresses his intention to remain engaged as a citizen after his presidency, focusing on national integrity and prosperity.
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