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It fully established that the naval storekeeper at Brooklyn, and other federal officials were offensive partisans, just as they had been under Clinton's control, and just as they have been ever since.
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This quote criticizes federal officials for their partisan behavior, illustrating Alexander's concerns about political integrity.
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