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De Alexander: “I prefer it, as I prefer an open to a secret foe.”

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I prefer it, as I prefer an open to a secret foe.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Here, the speaker articulates a preference for open conflict rather than hidden animosity, emphasizing the value of honesty in opposition.

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