In his later reminiscences, Ulysses S. Grant roundly condemned the Mexican War in which he had served, and even saw the Civil War as a sort of karmic retribution for America's sins against its southern neighbor 'Generally the officers of the army were indifferent whether the annexation of Texas was consummated or not but not so all of them. For myself, I was bitterly opposed to the measure, and to this day regard the war, which resulted, as one of the most unjust ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation. It was an instance of a republic following the bad example of European monarchies, in not considering justice in their desire to acquire additional territory.'
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No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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A man anxious to tell a dirty story asked, 'Are there any ladies present' Ulysses S. Grant spoke up and replied, 'There are no ladies present, but there are gentlemen.'
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Let us have peace.
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