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The wise theory of this Government, so early adopted and steadily pursued, of avoiding all entangling alliances has hitherto exempted it from many complications in which it would otherwise have become involved.
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Pierce discusses the government's strategy of avoiding entangling alliances to maintain independence in foreign affairs.
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