On the recordJuly 17, 1868
I would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.
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