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James Buchanan: “After due deliberation, Congress, on the 2d of June, 1858, authorized the President 'to adopt such measures and use such…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 1861
After due deliberation, Congress, on the 2d of June, 1858, authorized the President 'to adopt such measures and use such force as in his judgment may be necessary and advisable' in the premises.
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James Buchanan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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