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Republicans looked upon the doctrine announced as the well-weighed conclusion of a profound thinker and of a man of wide experience, who united the political philosopher with the practical politician.
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Alexander notes how Republicans viewed a certain doctrine as a thoughtful conclusion from an experienced politician.
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