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William McKinley: “There is no legal obligation on the part of the United States, and no promise, express or implied, for the payment of…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 1901
There is no legal obligation on the part of the United States, and no promise, express or implied, for the payment of such claims.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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Veto Message to the House of Representatives

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