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This was the weak point in the policy of Jefferson, and the strong point in the argument of Jonas Platt.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “This was the weak point in the policy of Jefferson, and the strong point in the argument of Jonas Platt.”
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This passage reflects Alexander's analysis of the weaknesses in Jefferson's policies compared to the arguments made by Jonas Platt.
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