While I remain Executive all the laws of Congress and the provisions of the Constitution, including the recent amendments added thereto, will be enforced with rigor, but with regret that they should have added one jot or tittle to Executive duties or powers.
Ulysses S. Grant: “While I remain Executive all the laws of Congress and the provisions of the Constitution, including the recent…”
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Grant asserts his commitment to enforcing laws and the Constitution, albeit with regret over the expanded executive powers.
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