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On the recordJune 9, 1844
The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.
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David Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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Message to the House of Representatives Transmitting the Rejected Treaty for the Annexation of the Republic of Texas to the...

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Mar 10, 1844

In compliance with your resolution of the 26th ultimo, I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of the Navy.

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Mar 26, 1844

To the Senate: I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, to whom I had referred the resolution of the Senate of the 27th December last, showing that the information called for by that resolution can not be furnished from authentic data.

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Dec 2, 1844

I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the public good.

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Apr 8, 1844

For the Executive to assume such a power would be to assume a power of the most dangerous character.

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