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Patriotism and party animosity were so inextricably mingled and confounded that the real merits of the controversy could only be seen after the heat and turmoil of the strife had passed away.
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Julian reflects on how the intertwining of patriotism and party loyalty obscured the true issues at stake during the impeachment controversy.
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