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De Alexander: “Jay and Hamilton looked into the future, Clinton saw only the present.”

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Jay and Hamilton looked into the future, Clinton saw only the present.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This observation points out the differing perspectives of political leaders, with Clinton being more focused on immediate concerns.

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