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James Buchanan: “I submit, therefore, the expediency of the passage of a resolution authorizing the exchange of ratifications at such…”

On the recordMarch 1, 1861
I submit, therefore, the expediency of the passage of a resolution authorizing the exchange of ratifications at such time as may be convenient, the limitations of the ninth article to the contrary notwithstanding.
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James Buchanan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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