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I am satisfied, however, it has been such as to justify a re-examination of the system and the adoption of the necessary checks in its administration.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson calls for a re-examination of the pension system due to concerns about fraud.

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