Special Message
01/07/1861
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I possess no dispensing power.
Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with tha...
However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.
My opinion remains unchanged that justice as well as sound policy requires us still to seek a peaceful solution of the q...