But an unsettled coast of many degrees of latitude forming a part of our own territory and a flourishing commerce and fishery extending to the islands of the Pacific and to China still require that the protecting power of the Union should be displayed under its flag as well upon the ocean as upon the land.
Adams emphasizes the importance of maintaining a naval presence to protect American interests both on land and at sea.
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It leaves me doubtful whether it was intended by the Senate as their decision upon the nomination or not.
I transmit to the House a report from the Secretary of State, with the documents desired by the resolution.
The delay in the transmission of this communication is attributable to the earnest desire which I have entertained of acceding to the opinions and complying with the wishes of the Senate.
The acceptance of this invitation, therefore, far from conflicting with the counsel or the policy of Washington, is directly deducible from and conformable to it.
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