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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant
Age: 63 †
Born: 1822
Born: April 27
Died: 1885
Died: July 23
18Th U.S. President
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The Jews are a class violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, and also department orders and are herein expelled from the department within 24 hours from receipt of this order.
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...I never heard him abuse an enemy. Some of the cruel things said about President Lincoln, particularly in the North, used to pierce him to the heart but never in my presence did he evince a revengeful disposition.
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The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexican war. Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times.
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There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
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It is men who wait to be selected, and not those who seek, from whom we may expect the most efficient service.
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I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.
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Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.
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I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly
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Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business.
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Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.
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