James Buchanan said "The report from the Secretary of State is not in strictness embraced by the terms of the resolution, but I deem it advisable to communicate to the House the information therein contained." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordDecember 14, 1858

The report from the Secretary of State is not in strictness embraced by the terms of the resolution, but I deem it advisable to communicate to the House the information therein contained.

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James Buchanan

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