The rigor of her system already begins to relax, and one year of war to her and peace to us will be more favorable to our interests, and to the final establishment of our principles, than could possibly be effected by twenty years of negotiation or war.
Quincy argues that a year of war for Britain and peace for the United States would be more beneficial than prolonged negotiations.
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