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It is a subject for congratulation that the great Empire of Brazil…

Quote byUlysses S. Grant · 1822–1885

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Third State of the Union Address (1871).

English (original)

It is a subject for congratulation that the great Empire of Brazil has taken the initiatory step toward the abolition of slavery. Our relations with that Empire, always cordial, will naturally be made more so by this act.

— Ulysses S. Grant

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