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If the admission of loyal members to seats in the respective Houses of Congress was wise and expedient a year ago, it is no less wise and expedient now.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Johnson argues that admitting loyal members to Congress remains a wise decision, regardless of the time elapsed.

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