James Buchanan said "It is quite clear from its terms that the President was authorized to provide 'for the safe-keeping, support, and removal' of these negroes up till the time of their delivery to the agent on the coast of Africa, but no express provision was made for their protection and support after they had reached the place of their destination." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 18, 1860

It is quite clear from its terms that the President was authorized to provide 'for the safe-keeping, support, and removal' of these negroes up till the time of their delivery to the agent on the coast of Africa, but no express provision was made for their protection and support after they had reached the place of their destination.

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James Buchanan

Democratic · Pennsylvania

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