While, therefore, the Executive would deplore any collision with Mexico or any disturbance of the friendly relations which exist between the two countries, it can not permit that Government to control its policy.
Third Annual Message
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In answer to your resolution of the 19th December last, I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State and the accompanying documents.
I congratulate the country upon so happy a termination of a condition of things which seemed at one time seriously to threaten the public peace.
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
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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