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“‘The policy of America in dealing with foreign powers is one of justice. We believe that fair play, consideration for the rights of others and respect for international law will always command the respect of nations and lead to peace.’”

“‘All the romance of feeling that men in high places are above personal considerations and act only from motives of pure patriotism, and for the general good of the public has been destroyed. An inside view proves too truly very much the reverse.’ - Ulysses S. Grant to William T. Sherman, September 18, 1867.”

P. 198: “If I’d got [Pillow] I’d let him go again. He would do us more good commanding you fellows!”

[Buckner]: If I had been in command… you would not have reached the fort so easily.
[Grant]: If you had… I would of waited for reinforcements.

“Boats were poled ‘by natives not inconveniently burdened with clothing.’” Stated as Grant and his regiment crossed Panama.