I recommend the restoration of this bounty to all such.
Editor's note · Context
Grant recommends restoring pension benefits to certain veterans affected by a new law.
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But whatever causes may have produced the situation which so grievously affects our interests, it exists, with all its attendant evils operating directly upon this country and its people.
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They are also known for their opposition to all strife, violence, and war, and are generally noted for their strict integrity and fair dealings.
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