William McKinley actually said...

To the Congress of the United States: I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, the report of the Hawaiian Commission appointed in pursuance of the 'Joint resolution to provide for annexing the Hawaiian Islands to the United States,' approved July 7, 1898, together with a copy of the civil and penal laws of Hawaii.

12/05/1898

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