James Buchanan said "I would ere this have recommended to Congress the passage of a joint resolution to restore him to his former rank." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordDecember 19, 1858

I would ere this have recommended to Congress the passage of a joint resolution to restore him to his former rank.

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I am one of those who will never despair of the Republic.

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I therefore recommend the reconsideration of the subject.

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However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.

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