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Albert Beveridge: In short, a declaration of war with France would do everything which the Federalists wished and hoped for.

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In short, a declaration of war with France would do everything which the Federalists wished and hoped for.
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Albert Beveridge
Republican · Indiana

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Beveridge asserts that a declaration of war with France would align with the Federalists' goals and desires.

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