And, as our contests would be chiefly on the ocean, we must first obtain a superiority on the seas before we can put her down and vanquish her; and this to save ourselves from the payment of two hundred millions justly due from our citizens to hers!
Quincy discusses the strategic naval superiority needed to avoid paying debts after a potential war.
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