We come not to make war upon the inhabitants of Cuba, nor upon any party or faction among them, but to protect them in their homes, in their employments, and in their personal and religious rights.
Executive Order
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Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed, and, fortunately, we have them in every part of our beloved country.
May it end without further bloodshed, and there be ushered in the reign of peace to be made permanent by a government of liberty under law!
Whatever remains unfulfilled is a continuing obligation resting with undiminished force upon the Executive and the Congress.
The Republic has marched on and on, and its step has exalted freedom and humanity.
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