One thing, however, yet remained to be done before the work of restoration could be completed, and that was the admission to Congress of loyal Senators and Representatives from the States whose people had rebelled against the lawful authority of the General Government.
Johnson highlights the importance of admitting loyal representatives from rebel states to Congress for national restoration.
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