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The Executive, therefore, could not be indifferent to such proceedings, and it felt it to be due as well to itself as to the honor of the country that a strong representation should be made to the Mexican Government upon the subject.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler emphasizes the need for a strong diplomatic response to Mexico's actions.

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