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He concluded by asserting that an embargo was not necessary to the safety of our seamen, our vessels, or our merchandise, and was calculated to mislead the public mind to the public ruin.
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Quincy argues against the necessity of an embargo, claiming it misleads the public and threatens their welfare.
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