Veto Message
01/24/1861
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In the meantime, who can foretell what would be the sufferings and privations of the people during its existence?
I feel it my duty to communicate to you that it has been found impracticable to conclude a contract for the transportati...
It was wise to make a provision which would enable the President to avoid a total suspension of business in the interval...
Under its shadow American citizens have found protection and respect in all lands beneath the sun.