Andrew Johnson actually said...

French vessels entering ports of the United States will be subject to no higher rates of duty on tonnage than are levied upon vessels of the United States in the ports thereof.

Context

Proclamation 161—Suspension of Discriminating Duties on Tonnage and Goods Entering the United States on French Vessels

12/27/1866

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