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Clearly his own preference was for a Republic on the American model, but he yielded this cherished idea, satisfied that at last Liberty had prevailed, while peace was assured to his blood-stained country.
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Sumner describes Lafayette's preference for a Republic similar to that of the United States, highlighting his commitment to liberty.
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