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Our present attitude and past course give assurances, which should not be questioned, that our purposes are not aggressive nor threatening to the safety and welfare of other nations.
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gutenberg.orgFranklin Pierce: “Our present attitude and past course give assurances, which should not be questioned, that our purposes are not…”
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Pierce reassures that the U.S. does not pose a threat to other nations, emphasizing a peaceful stance.
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