Veto Message
01/24/1861
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In my former protest, therefore, I truly and emphatically declared that it was made for no reason personal to myself, bu...
In the meantime, who can foretell what would be the sufferings and privations of the people during its existence?
I solemnly protested against the creation of a committee, at the head of which was placed my accuser.
To this appropriation, for a wise and beneficial object, I have not the least objection.