On the recordApril 8, 1844
I have to inform the House that the Executive did not deem it his duty to interfere with the naval and military forces of the United States
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have to inform the House that the Executive did not deem it his duty to interfere with the naval and military forces of the United States
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