Veto Message to the House of Representatives
05/15/1898
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On recommendation of the Military Governor of Cuba, approved by the Secretary of War, I hereby order and direct that the...
Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the conscience of the country.
Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed, and, fortunately, we have them in every part of our beloved country.
The peace which we are pledged to leave to the Cuban people must carry with it the guaranties of permanence.